Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early 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.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 May 11:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Otto NC

Overnight
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. West northwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.