Francine Expected to Produce Multiple Hazards Along the Gulf Coast

Tropical storm Francine in the western Gulf of Mexico continues to strengthen and track northward. Heavy to excessive rainfall and flooding, life-threatening storm surge and strong winds are expected along the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday through the middle of the week with landfall likely along the Louisiana coast on Wednesday. Continue to follow the Hurricane Center for more updates. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

50°F

10°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.25 in
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	10 Sep 3:45 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW High Rocks NC

Today
High: 84 °F
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Patchy Fog
then Partly
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Light east southeast wind.

Wednesday

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light southeast wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.