Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

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

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	N 10 G 16 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Apr 12:35 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Swain County

Today

Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers this morning, then mostly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Sunday

Sunny. Highs around 60.