Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 May 1:25 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

Overnight
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.