Dangerous Heatwave Across the Western U.S; Hazardous Heat in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

Intense and long duration heat building in the West will become more widespread today and Saturday. Excessive heat should expand northward into the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West, continuing through much of next week. The focus for hazardous heat will shift from the south-central and interior southern U.S. towards the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast today and Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Heavy Rain

81°F

27°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	5 Jul 1:25 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Stecoah NC

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

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. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.