Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Excessive Heat Across the Western and Southern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Independence Day, mainly across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Ozarks, and southern/central Plains. Excessive heat with possible record highs and warm overnight lows will continue to impact much of the West into next week. Dangerous heat is expected across the Southern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic into the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.19 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	4 Jul 4:45 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW High Rocks NC

Independence Day
High: 89 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light northwest wind.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.