Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes; Winter Weather in the Northern Tier

A slow moving front extending from the Great Lakes region into the Plains will bring snow, wintry mix, and ice accumulation north of the front from the Upper Midwest into New England, and severe weather and heavy rain south of the front. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging gusts, severe hail, and heavy rain are expected across parts of the Great Lakes/Midwest through tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed W 16 mph
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 1:37 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Butt NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest 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: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain between 9am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest 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.
Wednesday Night
Rain and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain between 9am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
Big Butt NC
 35.03°N 83.46°W (Elev. 4019 ft)
6:11 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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