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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog/Mist

53°F

12°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 12:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Light south southeast wind.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Light south southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.05°N 83.21°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
Last Update:
7:09 pm EDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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