Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 6 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 2 Apr 1:17 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Nantahala Lake NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before noon.  High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before noon. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Nantahala Lake NC
 35.18°N 83.69°W (Elev. 3022 ft)
6:10 am EDT Apr 2, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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