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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

56°F

13°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Last update 30 Sep 3:15 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 71. Light and variable wind.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
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:
2:23 am EDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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