Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Severe Weather for the East

Potential life threatening flash flooding across the northern Gulf Coast states as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Remember, turn around - don't drown. In addition, severe thunderstorms with tornadoes are possible with the circulation of this storm. The threat for more severe thunderstorms will occur across portions of the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and central Appalachian's. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jun 9:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Big Butt NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 73. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 5am.  Patchy fog. Low around 64. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers between 8am and 9am.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 73. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 5am. Patchy fog. Low around 64. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers between 8am and 9am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 8 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Big Butt NC
 35.02°N 83.43°W (Elev. 3743 ft)
6:19 am EDT Jun 18, 2026
9am EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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