Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the 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	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	1.25 mi
Last update	6 May 1:30 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W High Rocks NC

Overnight
Low: 59 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A slight chance of showers before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 59. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog before midnight, then patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.