Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 7:10 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Mountain City GA

Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Isolated
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Monday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers after 3am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 71.