Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	6 Jul 6:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Santeetlah NC

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 86 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.