Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Severe Weather for the East

Potential life threatening flash flooding across the northern Gulf Coast states as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Remember, turn around - don't drown. In addition, severe thunderstorms with tornadoes are possible with the circulation of this storm. The threat for more severe thunderstorms will occur across portions of the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and central Appalachian's. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 18 Jun 10:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Nantahala Gorge NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm.  High near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog after 9pm. Low around 62. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. High near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog after 9pm. Low around 62. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Nantahala Gorge NC
 35.31°N 83.7°W (Elev. 3993 ft)
6:19 am EDT Jun 18, 2026
11am EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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