Severe Weather Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.

Dangerous severe weather will continue overnight in the nationâ€™s heartland with potentially intense tornadoes and very large hail. The threat for severe weather will shift eastward into the Ohio Valley and mid-South on Tuesday. Farther west on the back side of this large storm system, strong winds and critical fire weather will affect the southern and central High Plains through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	29.93 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	7 May 1:50 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE High Rocks NC

This Afternoon
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 60 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 11 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 11am and 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 60.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 66.