Dangerous Heatwave Across the Western U.S; Hot and Humid in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

A heatwave is poised to bring record-breaking temperatures across the Western United States through the weekend. Triple digit high temperatures are expected as Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect. Hot and humid conditions will spread into the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic through the weekend and into next week. Heat index values up to 110 degrees will be possible. 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

67°F

19°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	5 Jul 6:25 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW High Rocks NC

Today
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Heavy
Rain
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 79 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.