Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 11:05 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Sterling NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 81. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 81. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. 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 and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 81. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Sterling NC
 35.74°N 83.1°W (Elev. 2192 ft)
6:26 am EDT Jun 17, 2025
11am EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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