Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Jun 12:05 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Dentons NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 5am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 7am. High near 78. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Low around 64. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind around 5 mph. 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 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 5am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 78. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 64. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Dentons NC
 35.26°N 83.9°W (Elev. 2575 ft)
10:25 am EDT Jun 16, 2025
12pm EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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