Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Persimmon GA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 70. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Persimmon GA
 34.92°N 83.58°W (Elev. 2559 ft)
6:13 am EDT Apr 25, 2026
12pm EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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