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Moke Impacts Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Great Basin to the Plains

Heavy rain and gusty winds from Tropical Storm Moke will impact the Big Island into Monday, risking life-threatening flooding and mudslides in windward and southeast areas. Severe thunderstorms are expected across the northern Rockies/Plains and northern Great Basin. Dangerous heat persists across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley, building further into the Southwest by midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

57°F

14°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 12:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Highlands NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light north wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light west northwest wind.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light north wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Light west northwest wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Highlands NC
 35.08°N 83.23°W (Elev. 3550 ft)
Last Update:
7:14 pm EDT Aug 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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