Severe Weather in the Central Appalachians into the Northeast; Heavy Rain Along Portions of the Gulf Coast

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging gusts are possible across portions of the central Appalachians into the Northeast. From the northern Texas through the Mississippi Gulf Coast, heavy to excessive rain from thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding this weekend. Above average temperatures are expected in the interior Pacific Northwest through Labor Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 31 Aug 4:25 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW High Rocks NC

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Labor Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW High Rocks NC
 35.51°N 83.65°W (Elev. 2743 ft)
3:47 am EDT Aug 31, 2024
4am EDT Aug 31, 2024-6pm EDT Sep 6, 2024
 
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