Strong to Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest, Northern Plains and Ohio Valley; Hot Weather in the Central Plains

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in portions of the Midwest and the northern Plains today. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians today. Hot to excessively hot temperatures are expected over the central Plains much of this week. Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy with Haze

78°F

26°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Jul 11:05 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE High Rocks NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog after 1am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog before 9am. High near 75. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 75. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE High Rocks NC
 35.55°N 83.54°W (Elev. 4314 ft)
11:13 am EDT Jul 29, 2024
11am EDT Jul 29, 2024-6pm EDT Aug 4, 2024
 
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