Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Oct 6:25 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Rich Mountain NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind around 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Monday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Rich Mountain NC
 35.38°N 83.03°W (Elev. 5489 ft)
1:19 pm EDT Oct 3, 2025
6pm EDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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