Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Mostly Cloudy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 9:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Balsam Mountain NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Balsam Mountain NC
 35.54°N 83.15°W (Elev. 5141 ft)
6:56 pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
9pm EDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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