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Excessive Heat Continues in the Western and Southern U.S. Through the Independence Day Holiday

Excessive heat with potential records will continue to impact much of the West through Independence Day and into next week. Triple digit high temperatures are expected this weekend in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Dangerous heat will persist this week in the Southern Plains, Gulf Coast, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. Heat index values will approach or exceed 110 degrees at times. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

85°F

29°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 3 Jul 1:05 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Dentons NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south southwest wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south southwest wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Dentons NC
 35.26°N 83.87°W (Elev. 3596 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm EDT Jul 3, 2024
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Jul 3, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2024
 
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