Severe Thunderstorms in the High Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic

An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is forecast across portions of the Central High Plains this afternoon. Severe wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail will be possible. While PTC Eight has dissipated, additional heavy to excessive rainfall will be possible today across the Mid-Atlantic, especially in southeastern Virginia. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Sep 6:05 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Patchy
Fog
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers and
Areas Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Areas of fog before 1pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 70.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.