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This Independence Holiday will be Hot with Storms to Monitor

Record breaking heat wave will continue to affect much of the western United States through this holiday weekend. The heat also lingers for the lower Mississippi Valley and Southern Plains, then shifts over the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Severe weather and flooding concerns through today for the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Southern Plains. We continue to closely watch the track of Hurricane Beryl. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 4 Jul 4:05 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE High Rocks NC

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE High Rocks NC
 35.57°N 83.57°W (Elev. 4662 ft)
Last Update:
2:59 pm EDT Jul 4, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jul 4, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 11, 2024
 
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