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Severe Thunderstorms and Possible Flooding Through This Weekend in the Central U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are forecast through this weekend along a slow moving cold front and secondary storm system that will impact areas from the southern Plains to the Great Lakes. Large hail and isolated damaging wind gusts are the main threats with these storms along with a risk for heavy to excessive rainfall which could bring flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 6:30 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.05°N 83.21°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
Last Update:
6:27 am EDT Apr 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Apr 19, 2025-6pm EDT Apr 25, 2025
 
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