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Severe Thunderstorms Possible From The Plains To The Great Lakes, Heat Wave To Continue Over The Southern U.S.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rainfall will be possible through tonight from the central Plains to the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. The heavy rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding. Excessive heat will persist across the southern Plains and Desert Southwest early this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 18 Aug 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wesser Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 81 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

    Low: 64 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 82 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light southeast wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 64 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

    High: 80 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 63 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

    High: 80 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 64 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

    High: 78 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable 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 64. Light southeast wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Wesser Bald NC
 35.28°N 83.57°W (Elev. 4012 ft)
Last Update:
10:44 am EDT Aug 18, 2019
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Aug 18, 2019-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2019
 
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