Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Aug 7:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wayah Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers.  Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 11am. High near 72. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Low around 58. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Low around 58. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Wayah Bald NC
 35.17°N 83.58°W (Elev. 5174 ft)
6:34 am EDT Aug 7, 2026
8am EDT Aug 7, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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