Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation; Increasing Rainfall Threat for the Pacific Northwest

An active pattern remains in place across the center of the country with additional threats from severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. These concerns will remain in place through most of the weekend. An approaching storm across the Pacific Northwest is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds late this weekend. The heat risk and fire weather concerns will increase across the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.21 in
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	1 Jun 7:30 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Slickrock Wilderness NC

Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Chance Rain
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 75 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 6 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of rain between 1am and 3am. Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers between 9am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.