Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	16 Jun 4:45 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Nantahala Gorge NC

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 64. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 78. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.