Severe Weather in the Central Appalachians into the Northeast; Heavy Rain Along Portions of the Gulf Coast

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging gusts are possible across portions of the central Appalachians into the Northeast. From the northern Texas through the Mississippi Gulf Coast, heavy to excessive rain from thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding this weekend. Above average temperatures are expected in the interior Pacific Northwest through Labor Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Heavy Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.18 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Last update	31 Aug 3:05 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Jackson Line NC

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Labor Day
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 80. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Labor Day

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.