Francine Expected to Produce Multiple Hazards Along the Gulf Coast

Tropical storm Francine in the western Gulf of Mexico continues to strengthen and track northward. Heavy to excessive rainfall and flooding, life-threatening storm surge and strong winds are expected along the Texas and Louisiana coasts Tuesday through the middle of the week with landfall likely along the Louisiana coast on Wednesday. Continue to follow the Hurricane Center for more updates. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.26 in
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	10 Sep 12:45 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: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light southwest wind.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

Thursday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. 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 3pm, then a chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.