Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	NW 3 mph
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	17 Aug 3:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Patchy Fog
then Mostly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Patchy fog between 10pm and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.