Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall and Dangerous Heat

Severe thunderstorms are expected today and Friday from the upper Midwest, central Great Lakes into the Ohio and mid-Mississippi Valley's. In addition, heavy rainfall threat increases on Friday across the Ohio Valley. Meanwhile, early summer-like heat wave across portions of southern Texas with new daily records are forecast today and through the weekend; The heat spreads across the Gulf States. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Thunderstorm

65°F

18°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 May 10:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Lake Junaluska NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Lake Junaluska NC
 35.56°N 82.99°W (Elev. 4022 ft)
10:31 pm EDT May 15, 2025
11pm EDT May 15, 2025-6pm EDT May 22, 2025
 
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