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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.40 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Apr 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Big Laurel NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Big Laurel NC
 35.34°N 83.4°W (Elev. 3146 ft)
Last Update:
6:15 am EDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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