Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Severe Weather for the East

Potential life threatening flash flooding across the northern Gulf Coast states as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Remember, turn around - don't drown. In addition, severe thunderstorms with tornadoes are possible with the circulation of this storm. The threat for more severe thunderstorms will occur across portions of the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and central Appalachian's. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 18 Jun 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Wayah Bald NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm.  High near 71. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog after 9pm. Low around 59. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 71. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 9pm. Low around 59. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Wayah Bald NC
 35.17°N 83.61°W (Elev. 4449 ft)
2:24 pm EDT Jun 18, 2026
3pm EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 25, 2026
 
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