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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Oct 12:25 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Nantahala Lake NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light southeast wind.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light southeast wind.
Tonight
Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Sunday
Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Nantahala Lake NC
 35.18°N 83.69°W (Elev. 3022 ft)
Last Update:
5:28 am EDT Oct 4, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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