Strong to Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Excessive Rainfall to the Southern U.S. Saturday

Marginally severe thunderstorms capable of strong wind gusts and hail will be possible Saturday across much of central Texas, and during the afternoon across parts of the Southeast U.S. Heavy rain from thunderstorms may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, along with new and renewed rises on rivers and streams throughout East Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

65°F

18°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Apr 11:05 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Nantahala Gorge NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 65 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

    Low: 43 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly between 8am and 10am, then showers likely after 10am.  Patchy fog between 10am and 1pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

    High: 54 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain between 7pm and 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 37 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 61 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 35 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    Sunny

    High: 68 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 45 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 66 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly between 8am and 10am, then showers likely after 10am. Patchy fog between 10am and 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain between 7pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
Nantahala Gorge NC
 35.29°N 83.68°W (Elev. 2746 ft)
9:12 am EDT Apr 20, 2024
11am EDT Apr 20, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 26, 2024
 
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