Severe Weather Expected for Portions of the Midwest; Excessive Heat for the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe storms capable of producing severe winds, large hail, tornadoes and heavy rainfall are expected through this evening across portions of the Midwest. A Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of Severe Storms and Excessive Rainfall is in effect. Excessive heat will continue to impact the Central and Eastern U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	15 Jul 7:25 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E High Rocks NC

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely then
Heavy Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.