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.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Oct 6:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fontana Dam NC

  • Today

    Today: Areas of fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Areas of fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday
Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fontana Dam NC
 35.43°N 83.8°W (Elev. 2858 ft)
5:24 am EDT Oct 5, 2025
6am EDT Oct 5, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 11, 2025
 
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