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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

47°F

8°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Balsam Mountain NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Balsam Mountain NC
 35.59°N 83.2°W (Elev. 4665 ft)
Last Update:
6:50 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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