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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.48 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 29 Mar 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Black Balsam NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Black Balsam NC
 35.32°N 82.87°W (Elev. 5574 ft)
Last Update:
7:52 pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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