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.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 10:10 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Wayah Bald NC

Today
High: 66 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 64 °F
Showers
Likely and
Areas Fog
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 68 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 64. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.