Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. 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	57%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	17 Aug 5:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Rabun Gap 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: 90 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 90. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. 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 85.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.