Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog

53°F

12°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 14 Oct 12:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.05°N 83.23°W (Elev. 3881 ft)
6:18 pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
12am EDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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