Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.22 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	13 Jul 2:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Rich Mountain NC

This Afternoon
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Chance
Showers then
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 76 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light north wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.