Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Oct 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Light southeast wind.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Light southeast wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.05°N 83.21°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
1:19 pm EDT Oct 4, 2025
1pm EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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