Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	17 Aug 4:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Robbinsville NC

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. West southwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 82.