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

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. 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. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

47°F

8°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Black Balsam NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. East southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. East southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Black Balsam NC
 35.3°N 82.88°W (Elev. 4469 ft)
Last Update:
6:50 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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