Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 16 Jun 2:45 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Ellicott Rock Wilderness SC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light west southwest wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light west southwest wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Ellicott Rock Wilderness SC
 34.98°N 83.1°W (Elev. 2595 ft)
2:50 pm EDT Jun 16, 2025
2pm EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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