Severe Weather for the Central High Plains; Heavy Rain/Flood Concerns in Parts of the East

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of strong winds and large hail are possible over portions of the central High Plains this afternoon, including parts of the Denver metro area. A stalled front is expected to bring additional rain and flash flood risks in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through Thursday. Red flag warnings are in effect across the Interior Northwest and Great Basin today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

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

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	5 Aug 12:55 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Swain County

This Afternoon

Partly sunny with scattered showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers 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.