Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jun 8:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Nantahala Lake NC

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Nantahala Lake NC
 35.17°N 83.63°W (Elev. 3684 ft)
6:15 am EDT Jun 19, 2026
8am EDT Jun 19, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 25, 2026
 
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