Severe Weather Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.

Dangerous severe weather will continue overnight in the nationâ€™s heartland with potentially intense tornadoes and very large hail. The threat for severe weather will shift eastward into the Ohio Valley and mid-South on Tuesday. Farther west on the back side of this large storm system, strong winds and critical fire weather will affect the southern and central High Plains through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	7 May 7:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Gold Mine NC

Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 70 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 67 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 69.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.