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.

Fog/Mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.25 in
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	0.75 mi
Last update	10 Sep 4:25 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE High Rocks NC

Today
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Patchy Fog
then Partly
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Friday
High: 63 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 63 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the evening.

Wednesday

Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.