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Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 2:30 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 61. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 61 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 61. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly 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:
1:22 pm EDT May 16, 2024
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT May 16, 2024-6pm EDT May 22, 2024
 
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