Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.21 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	17 Jun 5:05 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Jackson Line NC

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Areas Fog
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Areas Fog
then Partly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 92 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light southeast wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Areas of fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light east wind.

Juneteenth

Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southeast wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.