Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22° N Lon: 83.41° W Elev: 2001 ft.

Light Rain

73°F

23°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Apr 5:17 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Swain County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Sunday
Showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.



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