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

73°F

23°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Oct 3:45 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Rich Mountain NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East southeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East southeast wind around 9 mph.
Monday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Rich Mountain NC
 35.31°N 82.98°W (Elev. 4948 ft)
1:19 pm EDT Oct 3, 2025
3pm EDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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