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Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 6 Jul 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Wesser Bald NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 80. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 80. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Wesser Bald NC
 35.26°N 83.54°W (Elev. 3537 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Jul 6, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 13, 2026
 
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