Heavy Rain and Strong Winds in the Northwest; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mississippi Valley

Areas of heavy rain and strong winds are ongoing in the Northwest. Showers and severe thunderstorms over parts of the Upper/Middle Mississippi Valley and Central Plains may produce damaging gusts, large hail, and localized areas of flash flooding. A heat wave will impact the southwest U.S. and California Central Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

62°F

17°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Last update	4 Jun 6:30 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

Today
High: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Fog then
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 58 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Showers and
Dense Fog
then T-storms
and Patchy
Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 64 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 64 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Widespread fog, mainly before 8am. High near 68. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 10pm. Patchy fog before 9pm, then patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Widespread dense fog, mainly between 7am and 10am. High near 67. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 64.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.