Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	17 Jun 11:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

Today
High: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 73. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.