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Dangerous Heat Continues in the Southern Plains; Dry Conditions and Gusty Winds Bringing Fire Weather to the Great Basin
The ongoing heat wave with high temperatures in the upper 90s and triple digits will remain over the Southern Plains into this weekend and the western Gulf Coast into Friday, likely breaking dozens of additional daily records. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are forecast today and Friday over the Great Basin and Intermountain West due to dry air, dry thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Read More >
Macon County Airport (K1A5)
Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.![](newimages/large/nsct.png)
Partly Cloudy
67°F
19°C
Humidity | 78% |
Wind Speed | Calm |
Barometer | 30.28 in |
Dewpoint | 60°F (16°C) |
Visibility | 10.00 mi |
Last update | 22 Aug 9:05 pm EDT |
Lauada NC
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 83 °F
Patchy Fog
then SunnyFriday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
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35.37°N 83.5°W (Elev. 1998 ft)