Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

85°F

29°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	17 Aug 5:15 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Pumkintown NC

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.