Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. 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	29.99 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	7 May 3:30 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE High Rocks NC

Overnight
Low: 55 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers and
Areas Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 68 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 63 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 52 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 20 percent chance of showers before 4am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 57. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.