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Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 10:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between 1am and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog between 1am and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC
 35.63°N 83.37°W (Elev. 5381 ft)
Last Update:
6:56 pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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