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Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 10:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 3 to 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 72. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 3 to 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 72. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
Last Update:
6:19 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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