Active Spring Like Pattern Across the Eastern Half of the Country

The second storm will track across central and eastern portion of the country this weekend. Heavy wintry precipitation will affect the northern Plains to the upper peninsula of Michigan. Severe thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of the cold front, where very large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible from the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys to southern Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.39 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Apr 8:37 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

High Rocks NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely between midnight and 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 52. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 60. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely between midnight and 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 52. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 60. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
High Rocks NC
 35.51°N 83.63°W (Elev. 3763 ft)
6:19 am EDT Apr 3, 2026
8am EDT Apr 3, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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