Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

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 30.10 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 2:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Cartoogechaye NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Cartoogechaye NC
 35.14°N 83.5°W (Elev. 2218 ft)
2:23 am EDT Aug 19, 2026
2am EDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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