Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 29 Jun 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lauada NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light west northwest wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light west northwest wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Independence Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Lauada NC
 35.35°N 83.53°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
6:34 am EDT Jun 29, 2026
1pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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