Scattered Thunderstorms in the Southern U.S. and Mid Atlantic; Heat Over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

Scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Southern U.S. into the Mid-Atlantic could bring a localized flooding threat Friday into the weekend. The heaviest rainfall is expected across the eastern Carolinas on Friday. Heat will continue over the northern Plains and portions of the upper Midwest Friday. Most areas will see relief from the heat by the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Jul 1:45 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Fontana Village NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Isolated showers.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Isolated
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated showers. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light and variable 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 slight chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Fontana Village NC
 35.45°N 83.8°W (Elev. 1709 ft)
1:47 am EDT Jul 26, 2024
2am EDT Jul 26, 2024-6pm EDT Aug 1, 2024
 
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