Severe Weather and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic; Dangerous Heat in the West and Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the central High Plains into parts of the central and southern Plains and in the the Mid-Atlantic today. Intense, dangerous heat will persist across the West, Southwest, and Southern Plains into the end of the week. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Partly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jun 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Balsam Mountain NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Balsam Mountain NC
 35.54°N 83.15°W (Elev. 5141 ft)
2:24 pm EDT Jun 23, 2026
5pm EDT Jun 23, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 30, 2026
 
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