Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 16 Aug 7:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wesser Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light west northwest wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light west northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • 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

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. Light west northwest wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
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 63.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wesser Bald NC
 35.26°N 83.57°W (Elev. 4259 ft)
5:18 am EDT Aug 16, 2026
8am EDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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