Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Mountain City GA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light northwest wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light northwest wind.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Mountain City GA
 34.93°N 83.36°W (Elev. 2904 ft)
2:23 am EDT Aug 19, 2026
3am EDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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