Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 21 Sep 5:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Almond NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 10am. High near 85. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 9am. High near 77. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Almond NC
 35.44°N 83.55°W (Elev. 1824 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
6pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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