Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. 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

77°F

25°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.18 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Jun 12:45 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Franklin NC

This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Juneteenth
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 65. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.