Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	17 Aug 3:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Lake Junaluska NC

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.