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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.41 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 3:17 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE High Rocks NC

Red Flag Warning March 28, 03:34pm until March 28, 11:00pm
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    Red Flag Warning March 28, 03:34pm until March 28, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sat

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 33. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE High Rocks NC
 35.53°N 83.57°W (Elev. 3383 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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