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.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	5 Jul 1:45 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Almond NC

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. 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 3am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. 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 chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms 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 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.