October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 4:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cullowhee NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy dense fog after 2am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light east southeast wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Dense Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy dense fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.

    High: 79 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy dense fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light east southeast wind.
Wednesday
Patchy dense fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cullowhee NC
 35.3°N 83.18°W (Elev. 2178 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
4pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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