Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.23 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 8:25 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Santeetlah NC

Today
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

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