Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Macon County Airport (K1A5)
Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.
Overcast
76°F
24°C
| Humidity | 56% |
| Wind Speed | SW 8 mph |
| Barometer | 29.90 in |
| Dewpoint | 59°F (15°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 78°F (26°C) |
| Last update | 7 May 7:15 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Fontana Dam NC
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
LikelyWednesday
High: 80 °F
Showers
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 66 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 7 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.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 76. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Additional Forecasts and Information
ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
Fontana Dam NC
35.43°N 83.8°W (Elev. 2858 ft)
35.43°N 83.8°W (Elev. 2858 ft)
5:09 pm EDT May 7, 2024
7pm EDT May 7, 2024-6pm EDT May 14, 2024
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