Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 12:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Santeetlah NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light north northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
Santeetlah NC
 35.37°N 83.86°W (Elev. 2516 ft)
8:03 pm EDT Apr 24, 2026
12am EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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