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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	7 May 2:25 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Smokemont NC

Overnight
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers and
Areas Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 55 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers likely between midnight and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 56.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.