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Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Severe Weather for the East

Potential life threatening flash flooding across the northern Gulf Coast states as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Remember, turn around - don't drown. In addition, severe thunderstorms with tornadoes are possible with the circulation of this storm. The threat for more severe thunderstorms will occur across portions of the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and central Appalachian's. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 18 Jun 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Big Laurel NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 63. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers between 9am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 63. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers between 9am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Laurel NC
 35.33°N 83.37°W (Elev. 3786 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT Jun 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 25, 2026
 
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