Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 28 Aug 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: 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 72. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday 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

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
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 72. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.59°N 83.48°W (Elev. 5636 ft)
5:28 am EDT Aug 28, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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