Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 6:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cullowhee NC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light east wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 73. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light north wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light east wind.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 73. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light north wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
Cullowhee NC
 35.32°N 83.18°W (Elev. 2146 ft)
6:08 am EDT Apr 24, 2026
6am EDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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