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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.37 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 6:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Butt NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
Big Butt NC
 35.03°N 83.46°W (Elev. 4019 ft)
Last Update:
6:15 am EDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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