Hurricane Isaias to Approach the Northern Gulf Coast on Friday

Isaias is expected to approach the northern Gulf Coast as a strong hurricane on Friday, bringing life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, heavy rain, and severe thunderstorms across the region and Southeast into the weekend, with risks of flooding and tornadoes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

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

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 8 Oct 2:55 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Swain County

This Afternoon
Sunny. Near steady temperatures in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers, breezy. Near steady temperatures in the upper 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday
Showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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