Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.32 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 Aug 11:55 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

This Afternoon
High: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 59 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 60 °F
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Low around 60. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.