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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday. Gusty winds and low humidity will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions from central Georgia into north-central North Carolina Wednesday. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

47°F

8°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 8 Apr 2:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Rich Mountain NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 7 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Rich Mountain NC
 35.36°N 83.06°W (Elev. 4147 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 am EDT Apr 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 14, 2026
 
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