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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 4 Oct 1:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fontana Dam NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 8 mph in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °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 79.

    High: 79 °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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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 75.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fontana Dam NC
 35.43°N 83.8°W (Elev. 2858 ft)
1:19 am EDT Oct 4, 2025
1am EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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