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Dangerous Heatwave Across the Western U.S; Hot and Humid in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

A heatwave is poised to bring record-breaking temperatures across the Western United States through the weekend. Triple digit high temperatures are expected as Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect. Hot and humid conditions will spread into the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic through the weekend and into next week. Heat index values up to 110 degrees will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 5 Jul 2:25 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. High near 78. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Patchy dense fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Patchy dense fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

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

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. High near 78. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Patchy dense fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Patchy dense fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
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 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.55°N 83.51°W (Elev. 4616 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am EDT Jul 5, 2024
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Jul 5, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 11, 2024
 
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