Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 9:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bryson City NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 8am, then a chance of showers after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Monday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 8am, then a chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bryson City NC
 35.43°N 83.44°W (Elev. 1762 ft)
9:11 am EDT May 17, 2025
9am EDT May 17, 2025-6pm EDT May 23, 2025
 
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