Severe Weather Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.

Dangerous severe weather will continue overnight in the nationâ€™s heartland with potentially intense tornadoes and very large hail. The threat for severe weather will shift eastward into the Ohio Valley and mid-South on Tuesday. Farther west on the back side of this large storm system, strong winds and critical fire weather will affect the southern and central High Plains through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	7 May 6:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Otto NC

Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 61.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 64.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47.