Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	30.25 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	2 Jul 11:35 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW High Rocks NC

Today
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 81 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 81 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light east wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.