Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Thunderstorm

78°F

26°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.22 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	17 Jul 8:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Whiteside Mtn NC

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

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

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.