Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.19 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jun 10:55 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

Today
High: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Juneteenth
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 75. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Low around 62. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 78.