Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. 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

62°F

17°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	6 May 10:30 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Fontana Village NC

Tonight
Low: 60 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 70 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog before 1am, then patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 62. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.