Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

53°F

12°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Last update 4 Oct 6:05 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fontana Dam NC

  • Today

    Today: Areas of fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Areas of fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind.
Tonight
Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Fontana Dam NC
 35.41°N 83.83°W (Elev. 1959 ft)
5:28 am EDT Oct 4, 2025
6am EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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