Francine Moving Northeastward Toward the Louisiana Coast; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Great Basin

Life-threatening storm surge, hurricane force winds, considerable flash flooding and tornadoes are forecast across much of southern Louisiana and the Mississippi coast through Thursday morning as a result of Hurricane Francine. Francine will continue to track across western Mississippi into the Mid-South Thursday and Friday. Heavy rainfall is likely and may lead to areas of flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	11 Sep 4:25 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW High Rocks NC

Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Cloudy then
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely between 1pm and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.