Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.48 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 29 Mar 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 29. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 29. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC
 35.63°N 83.37°W (Elev. 5381 ft)
7:52 pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
2am EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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