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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 11:45 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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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:
6:23 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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