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.

Fog

62°F

17°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Last update	6 May 3:10 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Fontana Dam NC

Overnight
Low: 57 °F
Cloudy
Monday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. 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 and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 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 and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.