Heavy Rainfall for the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West

Slow moving showers and thunderstorms may result in flash flooding for portions of the mid-Atlantic region today into tonight. Meanwhile, excessive heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue for the interior Northwest with dry and breezy conditions. Watching the tropics across the Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 14 Jul 4:45 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ellicott Wilderness NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 77. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 75. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Ellicott Wilderness NC
 35.04°N 83.1°W (Elev. 3474 ft)
1:56 pm EDT Jul 14, 2025
4pm EDT Jul 14, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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