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Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 1:17 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.05°N 83.18°W (Elev. 3858 ft)
Last Update:
6:56 pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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