GENERAL OUTLOOK
Heat and humidity remains elevated today, as a large upper level high dominates over the region. The upper ridge will begin to weaken, however, allowing for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon through this evening. The high will continue to break down gradually over the next few days, resulting in less oppressive heat, but still humid conditions. An upper disturbance will linger over the Southeast states, resulting in increased shower and thunderstorm chances across the area each day through early next week.
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GENERAL FORECAST
(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)
.TODAY...Mostly sunny this morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..THURSDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon Highs in the upper 70s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Temperatures will rise into the 90s in the lower elevations today, and the humidity will make it feel like it is in the upper 90s. Please limit strenuous activities and drink plenty of fluids.
In addition to the heat, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop mid to late afternoon and continue through early evening across the region. Some storms may become severe, with the main threat being damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall. Large hail will be a secondary threat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
You can protect yourself from the heat by drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, wearing loose-fitting, light colored clothing, and staying indoors in air conditioning when possible. If you have to work outside, take regular breaks in the shade and monitor for signs of heat illness. Make sure to check on those who are most vulnerable to the heat. Never leave people or pets alone in a locked car.
NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)
• Jackson County votes to leave Fontana Regional Library system [Smoky Mountain News]
• NC Senate's latest Helene proposal offers $700 million in new aid, strikes small business effort. [BPR News]
• WNC farmers face uncertainty; Legislators consider cutting pilot health program funds [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• NC lawmakers pass bill allowing state auditor to probe nonprofits, private businesses [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]
• NC man charged with threatening to kill 41 state lawmakers over shrimping ban [Raleigh News and Observer]
• Emergency order issued by Department of Energy amid heat wave: What we know [Asheville Citizen-Times]
World News
Iran nuclear sites not completely destroyed by US strikes, sources say | ABC News
• How a volatile 24 hours edged Iran and Israel to a ceasefire [BBC News]
• Netanyahu hails Israel's victory over Iran in televised speech [Jerusalem Post]
• US-Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 24, 2025 [Al Jazeera]
• Iran Update Special Report, June 24, 2025, Evening Edition [Institute for the Study of War]
• US airstrikes leave a mark on Iran’s nuclear sites, Maxar satellite images reveal [Fox News]
National News
Trump drops f-bomb in angry rant on Israel and Iran: 'They don’t know what the f*ck they’re doing' | New York Post
• Temperature in New York City reaches 100 degrees as eastern US swelters under extreme heat wave [AP News]
• China’s Li urges not to turn trade into a political or security issue [CNBC]
China Says It's Building 'Powerhouse' Consumer Economy | Bloomberg: The China Show 06/25/2025 | Bloomberg Television
Trump at NATO summit amid Israel-Iran ceasefire, new polling on U.S. strikes and more | The Takeout | CBS News
• Supreme Court pauses district court order preventing immigrants from being deported to third-party countries [SCOTUSblog]
Washington Today (6-23-25): Pres. Trump calls Iran missile attack on U.S. air base in Qatar 'weak' | C-SPAN
ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - June 23, 2025 | ABC News
Technology and Science News
Iran wants to close access to this famous geologic “puddle”—what’s under it? | Persian Gulf | TheGeoModels
🔴Iran, Enrichment, and Nuclear Weapons | [OFFICE HOURS] Podcast 125 | Kyle Hill
• SpaceX launches historic private Axiom-4 astronaut mission to the ISS [Space.com News]
• RFK Jr. Wants Every American to Be Sporting a Wearable Within Four Years [Gizmodo]
• Discovery of HMS Endeavour wreck confirmed [Ars Technica]
• NYSE Files for Rule Change to List Trump Bitcoin Ethereum ETF [Decrypt]
NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) Investigation Pages
• Learjet 55 Medevac Crash [1/31/2025 - Philadelphia, PA]
• Midair Collision PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Airplane and Sikorsky H-60 Military Helicopter [1/29/2025 - Arlington, VA]
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Published at 6.00am on Wedneesday, June 25, 2025
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