Dangerous Heat Wave for the West; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain for Upper Midwest

A sweltering and long duration heat wave will build across the West this weekend through much of next week. Excessive heat warnings/watches along with heat advisories are in effect from the Southwest to the Northwest. Dangerous heat is also persisting across the southern Plains. Meanwhile, severe storms are likely in the Upper Midwest with heavy rain/flooding, damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	14 Aug 11:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Bryson City NC

Today

T-storms
Likely
High: 85 °F
Tonight

T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Low: 67 °F
Saturday

T-storms and
Areas Fog
High: 81 °F
Saturday
Night

Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Low: 64 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
High: 84 °F
Sunday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 63 °F
Monday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
High: 84 °F
Monday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Low: 60 °F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
High: 84 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Areas of fog before 10am. High near 81. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.