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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Hardy NC

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
Mount Hardy NC
 35.3°N 82.93°W (Elev. 5902 ft)
Last Update:
6:44 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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