Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/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

62°F

17°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	7 May 4:10 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Gold Mine NC

Today
High: 75 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 74 °F
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday
High: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 65 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 65.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.