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.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 15 Aug 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Nantahala Gorge NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Nantahala Gorge NC
 35.31°N 83.7°W (Elev. 3993 ft)
10:54 am EDT Aug 15, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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