Strong to Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Heat in the Central and Western U.S.

Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are forecast Thursday from parts of New England into the Mid Atlantic and Carolinas. Significant heat will expand across the West and Central Plains through Friday, potentially breaking daily high temperature records. Dangerous heat will then build into the Eastern U.S. this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	NW 3 mph
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	19 Jun 4:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Highlands NC

Juneteenth
High: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 74 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 9 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.

Friday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.