Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Big Butt NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Patchy fog after 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm.  Low around 62. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Low around 62. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Big Butt NC
 35.05°N 83.51°W (Elev. 3491 ft)
6:37 am EDT Jun 16, 2025
10am EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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