Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Toccoa Le Tourneau Airport (KTOC)

Lat: 34.59°NLon: 83.3°WElev: 996ft.

Heavy Rain

80°F

27°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	3.50 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	12 Aug 2:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Poplar Grove GA

This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South southeast wind around 5 mph. 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 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west southwest wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.