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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Severe Weather for the Plains; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada

Heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding will continue to impact Hawaii through Monday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in parts of Texas and the southern Plains and the Upper Great Lakes. Heavy mountain snow continues in California's Sierra Nevada and rain with gusty winds to lower elevations. Super Typhoon Sinlaku will impact the Marianas through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Apr 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.05°N 83.18°W (Elev. 3858 ft)
Last Update:
6:30 pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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