Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 3:57 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Almond NC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °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. Calm wind.  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 10am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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. Calm wind. 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 10am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Almond NC
 35.44°N 83.55°W (Elev. 1824 ft)
2:25 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
4am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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