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.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.30 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Jun 8:25 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W High Rocks NC

Today
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Patchy Fog
then Partly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday

Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Juneteenth

Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.