Active Weather Pattern Across the Northwestern and Central U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across portions of the central and northern High Plains Sunday afternoon and linger into Sunday evening. Severe winds, large to very large hail and heavy rain will be possible. A late season atmospheric river event will kick-off Sunday across the Pacific Northwest bringing strong winds and moderate to heavy rain through early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jun 6:10 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Wayah Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Patchy fog between 9am and 3pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 60 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Patchy fog between 9am and 3pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Wayah Bald NC
 35.15°N 83.58°W (Elev. 4843 ft)
3:02 am EDT Jun 2, 2024
6am EDT Jun 2, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 8, 2024
 
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