Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

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

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Jun 4:35 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Swain County

Today

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Tonight

Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Juneteenth

Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

Sunday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Sunday Night

Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Monday

Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Monday Night

A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Tuesday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.