Severe Thunderstorms Across the Central Plains; Hot Conditions in the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley

Severe thunderstorms are expected mainly from Kansas into northern Missouri and into Iowa Tuesday. Damaging winds will be the most likely threat, with large hail possible. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is in effect. Hot conditions will continue across the Southern Plains Tuesday, spreading into the southeast and Mid-Atlantic by Independence Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 6:05 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 77 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.55°N 83.51°W (Elev. 4616 ft)
3:38 am EDT Jul 2, 2024
6am EDT Jul 2, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2024
 
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