Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Conditions in the West; Severe Thunderstorm Threat in the Northern Plains on Thursday

Extreme heat will may set some new daily temperature records across the Desert Southwest. Hot, dry and windy conditions and dry thunderstorms continue to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Desert Southwest, the central Great Basin and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains late Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.31 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 Aug 8:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Fontana Village NC

Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.