Heavy to Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms producing excessive rainfall and potential flooding concerns will continue through tonight from the Southern Plains to the East Coast. Areas of greatest concern for flooding are over central Texas and the Mid-Atlantic. Heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue through Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 10:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Rich Mountain NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 69. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 61. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am.  Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 69. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Rich Mountain NC
 35.38°N 83.03°W (Elev. 5489 ft)
10:01 pm EDT Jul 13, 2025
10pm EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 20, 2025
 
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