Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

61°F

16°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	6 May 2:10 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Topton NC

Overnight
Low: 56 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A slight chance of showers before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.