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.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 7:30 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Franklin NC

Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Scattered
Showers then
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Monday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then isolated showers after 5am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 70.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 70.