Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	SE 8 G 16 mph
Barometer	30.30 in
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	2 Apr 12:57 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

This Afternoon
High: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 60 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 59 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 60.