Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 27 Jul 12:10 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light east southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind.  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

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog between midnight and 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am.  Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog between midnight and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
10:25 pm EDT Jul 26, 2024
12am EDT Jul 27, 2024-6pm EDT Aug 2, 2024
 
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