Beryl Makes Landfall in Texas with Multiple Hazards Expected; Dangerous Heat Continues for the West

Beryl made landfall this morning and will bring multiple hazards across Texas today, then track northeastward the next few days. Life threatening coastal affects including rip currents are expected for the north-central Gulf Coast, in addition to excessive rainfall and a few tornadoes mainly along and east of the track of Beryl. Meanwhile, oppressive heat continues through this week for the west. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

69°F

21°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 8 Jul 8:25 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Fontana Dam NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Patchy fog between 4am and 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  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

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Fontana Dam NC
 35.39°N 83.78°W (Elev. 3907 ft)
5:58 am EDT Jul 8, 2024
8am EDT Jul 8, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 14, 2024
 
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