Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Partly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 10 G 18 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	26 Apr 8:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Waynesville NC

Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.