Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures continue across parts of the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Aug 4:30 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Franklin NC

Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.