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

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 5 May 6:10 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sky Valley GA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Areas of fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. 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 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West southwest wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 76. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
Sky Valley GA
 34.97°N 83.32°W (Elev. 3524 ft)
6:28 am EDT May 5, 2024
6am EDT May 5, 2024-6pm EDT May 11, 2024
 
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