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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 10:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 2am and 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog. Low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 2am and 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog. Low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.03°N 83.18°W (Elev. 3383 ft)
Last Update:
8:09 pm EDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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