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Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 22 May 12:50 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 76 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.05°N 83.21°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
Last Update:
12:03 pm EDT May 22, 2024
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT May 22, 2024-6pm EDT May 28, 2024
 
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