Severe Thunderstorms Across Portions of the Central Plains and Mississippi Valley; Heat Continues in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms may develop from parts of the central Plains into parts of the Middle and Upper Mississippi Valley today. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats, as well as a couple tornadoes possible. Heat will continue across the southern Plains for the remainder of the week, with several record tying/breaking highs possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 28 Jun 9:05 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  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

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  High near 76. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 76. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.55°N 83.51°W (Elev. 4616 ft)
6:28 pm EDT Jun 28, 2024
9pm EDT Jun 28, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 5, 2024
 
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