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.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.37 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 9:17 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Tulula NC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Rain and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Tulula NC
 35.25°N 83.79°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
6:11 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
9am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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