October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

51°F

11°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 6 Oct 4:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Mount Sterling NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Mount Sterling NC
 35.72°N 83.13°W (Elev. 4032 ft)
2:22 am EDT Oct 6, 2026
4am EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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