Heavy Rainfall Across the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast; Storm System Impacting the Northwest

Periods of heavy rainfall are expected across the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday. A Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall has been issued for portions of the Texas and Louisiana coast. A strong Pacific storm will impact the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin Friday through the weekend, bringing high elevation snow, lower elevation rain, and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Light Rain

71°F

22°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 May 6:10 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE High Rocks NC

Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 63 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 65 °F
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 8pm, then scattered showers after 8pm. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Patchy fog. High near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog between 8pm and 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind around 7 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.