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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 8:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 53. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 53. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.05°N 83.18°W (Elev. 3858 ft)
Last Update:
6:43 pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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