Heavy Rainfall Possible Across the Central U.S.; Poor Air Quality Across the Northwest and North Central States

Thunderstorms will produce locally heavy rainfall and possibly some flash flooding across central portions of the country through tonight, with a few strong to locally severe thunderstorms possible. Otherwise, smoke from the wildfires burning across western North America will continue to create poor air quality across northern portions of the country. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Aug 9:30 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Rich Mountain NC

Today

Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
High: 71 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Low: 59 °F
Monday

T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
High: 70 °F
Monday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 60 °F
Tuesday

T-storms
Likely
High: 70 °F
Tuesday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 59 °F
Wednesday

Chance
Showers
High: 69 °F
Wednesday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 55 °F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny
High: 67 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.