Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	30.23 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	17 Jun 3:45 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE High Rocks NC

This Afternoon
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Areas Fog
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Areas Fog
then Partly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Areas of fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Juneteenth

Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.