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.

Fog/Mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 5:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Butt NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 62. Southwest 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: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm.  Patchy fog between 4am and 5am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 62. Southwest 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
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Butt NC
 35.03°N 83.46°W (Elev. 4019 ft)
2:23 am EDT Apr 25, 2026
5am EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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