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.

Fog

62°F

17°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	0.25 mi
Last update	6 May 4:50 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Rainbow Springs NC

Overnight
Low: 55 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Areas Fog
Monday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 68 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 20 percent chance of showers. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 61.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.