Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jun 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Wesser Bald NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm.  High near 74. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light north northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. High near 74. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Wesser Bald NC
 35.26°N 83.54°W (Elev. 3537 ft)
8:09 pm EDT Jun 17, 2026
1am EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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