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Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 1:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Wayah Bald NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 68. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall 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 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 68. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Wayah Bald NC
 35.15°N 83.58°W (Elev. 4843 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 am EDT Jun 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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