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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

57°F

14°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 10:57 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Dentons NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 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 likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. 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 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dentons NC
 35.26°N 83.93°W (Elev. 3215 ft)
Last Update:
6:56 pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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