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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.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 18 Jun 3:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Butt NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 71. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 8pm. Low around 61. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 71. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 8pm. Low around 61. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Butt NC
 35.03°N 83.48°W (Elev. 4291 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT Jun 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 25, 2026
 
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