Ernesto Approaching USVI and Puerto Rico; Fire Weather Issues for the West; Heat for the South

Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to track closer toward the USVI and Puerto Rico as deteriorating conditions are expected today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat conditions across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast continues. Heat, dry fuels and isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain for areas of Central Plains and Mississippi Valley Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.17 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	13 Aug 9:45 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE High Rocks NC

Today
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 79.