Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 May 5:25 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Graham County

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph this evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.



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