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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.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 2:17 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Santeetlah NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °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 around 5 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 80. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4am. 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 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth 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 around 5 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 80. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4am. 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 78.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. 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 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santeetlah NC
 35.37°N 83.86°W (Elev. 2516 ft)
Last Update:
6:11 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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