Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Excessive Heat Across the Western and Southern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Independence Day, mainly across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Ozarks, and southern/central Plains. Excessive heat with possible record highs and warm overnight lows will continue to impact much of the West into next week. Dangerous heat is expected across the Southern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic into the weekend. 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

64°F

18°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.18 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	4 Jul 6:25 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE High Rocks NC

Independence Day
High: 78 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 79 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 5am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.