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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

68°F

20°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 10:57 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Dentons NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain 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
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain 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
Rain and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 5 to 7 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 between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. 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 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dentons NC
 35.26°N 83.93°W (Elev. 3215 ft)
Last Update:
6:11 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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