Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fog

57°F

14°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 7 May 5:45 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Mount Hardy NC

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Areas of fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 65. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 65 °F

    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 65. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Mount Hardy NC
 35.33°N 82.96°W (Elev. 4977 ft)
4:53 am EDT May 7, 2024
5am EDT May 7, 2024-6pm EDT May 13, 2024
 
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