Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Cable Cove NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 3 to 5 mph. 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 8pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Cable Cove NC
 35.5°N 83.74°W (Elev. 3123 ft)
1:16 pm EDT Jul 13, 2025
1pm EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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