Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	17 Aug 4:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Sky Valley GA

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 82.