Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the 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.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	5 May 2:10 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Franklin NC

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Scattered
Showers then
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then isolated showers after 5am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.