Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 4 Oct 12:45 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Rich Mountain NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light east wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Saturday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light east wind.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Rich Mountain NC
 35.29°N 83.07°W (Elev. 2956 ft)
7:04 pm EDT Oct 3, 2025
1am EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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