Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

83°F

28°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	W 8 mph
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	16 Jun 1:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Nantahala Gorge NC

This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Juneteenth
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light west southwest wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 5am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Low around 66. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.