Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Jun 2:35 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Big Laurel NC

Overnight
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Juneteenth
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. High near 71. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 5am. Patchy fog. Low around 62. South southwest wind 7 to 9 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, mainly before 9am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

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 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.