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Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fog

69°F

21°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Last update 2 Jul 5:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Balsam NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 67. Light north northeast wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 3 to 6 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 before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 67. Light north northeast wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Balsam NC
 35.43°N 83.08°W (Elev. 3373 ft)
Last Update:
3:04 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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