October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 4:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Ellicott Rock Wilderness SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light north northwest wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light north northwest wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Ellicott Rock Wilderness SC
 34.98°N 83.1°W (Elev. 2595 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
4pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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