Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Mount Hardy NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a north wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a north wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Mount Hardy NC
 35.31°N 82.96°W (Elev. 4721 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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