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 until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Light Rain

71°F

22°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 7:55 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Standing Indian NC

Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:16pm until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:16pm until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Tuesday

Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 9 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph in the evening.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. 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 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 71.