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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 6:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Rich Mountain NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Rich Mountain NC
 35.29°N 82.99°W (Elev. 4469 ft)
Last Update:
6:50 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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