Disturbance Along North Carolina Coast; Severe Storms in the Central U.S.; Widespread Heat Concerns

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure just offshore of North Carolina for tropical or subtropical development. Heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds are possible along coastal sections of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Severe storms are likely today in the Central U.S. and heat related products extend from the Southwest into parts of the East. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	9 Jul 6:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Franklin/Macon County Airport NC

Tonight

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Low: 66 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
High: 87 °F
Friday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 66 °F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny
High: 86 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 63 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
High: 88 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 65 °F
Monday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
High: 86 °F
Monday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 62 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.