Severe Storms Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Continued Active Pattern in the Central U.S. Over the Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the primary threats. Additional storms are expected in the Central High Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. An approaching system on Sunday for Pacific Northwest may bring heavy rain and winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 1 Jun 12:30 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Fontana Dam NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East southeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East southeast wind around 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Fontana Dam NC
 35.39°N 83.83°W (Elev. 3140 ft)
9:23 pm EDT May 31, 2024
12am EDT Jun 1, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 7, 2024
 
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