Current conditions at
Macon County Airport (K1A5)
Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.
Overcast
67°F
19°C
| Humidity | 98% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.17 in |
| Dewpoint | 66°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 27 May 1:55 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Highlands NC
Overnight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy FogWednesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy FogThursday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-stormsThursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 70 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
LikelySaturday
High: 69 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
35.05°N 83.21°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
35.05°N 83.21°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
6:39 pm EDT May 26, 2026
2am EDT May 27, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 2, 2026
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