Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	17 Aug 3:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Deep Creek NC

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.