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Francine to Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Storm Surge to the Gulf Coast; Tropical Depression Bebinca to Impact Guam

Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the northwestern Gulf coast Wednesday. Life-threatening storm surge, strong winds and heavy rainfall is expected along the Upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines. Heavy showers and gusty winds are likely across Guam through Wednesday night as a result of Tropical Depression Bebinca. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Sep 3:45 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 53. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 53. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.55°N 83.51°W (Elev. 4616 ft)
Last Update:
2:37 pm EDT Sep 10, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Sep 10, 2024-6pm EDT Sep 17, 2024
 
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