Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 5:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Mount Hardy NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 59. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 9am.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 9 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly between 9am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then showers likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 59. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 9am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 9 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 9am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Mount Hardy NC
 35.31°N 82.98°W (Elev. 4948 ft)
2:23 am EDT Apr 25, 2026
5am EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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