Heavy Rain and Strong Winds in the Northwest; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mississippi Valley

Areas of heavy rain and strong winds are ongoing in the Northwest. Showers and severe thunderstorms over parts of the Upper/Middle Mississippi Valley and Central Plains may produce damaging gusts, large hail, and localized areas of flash flooding. A heat wave will impact the southwest U.S. and California Central Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.89 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	6 Jun 5:50 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Franklin NC

Today
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 53 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.