Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 1 Jul 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Pine Mountain GA

Severe T-storm Watch until July 1, 09:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 1, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 86 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Pine Mountain GA
 34.92°N 83.27°W (Elev. 2395 ft)
2:24 pm EDT Jul 1, 2026
2pm EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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