Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	14 Jun 3:45 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Nantahala Gorge NC

This Afternoon
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 74. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 63. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 76. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.