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Current conditions at
Jackson County Airport (K24A)
Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.
Overcast
72°F
22°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.22 in |
| Dewpoint | 71°F (22°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Last update | 5 Aug 5:15 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles ESE Rich Mountain NC
This Afternoon
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-stormsTonight
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy FogThursday
High: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
then T-stormsThursday Night
Low: 60 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers then
Partly CloudySaturday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-stormsSaturday Night
Low: 59 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly CloudySunday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light south wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Areas of fog before 9am. High near 73. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 74. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Rich Mountain NC
35.31°N 83.01°W (Elev. 3878 ft)
35.31°N 83.01°W (Elev. 3878 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Aug 5, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
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