Showers and Thunderstorms for the East; Cooler Temperatures Return Sunday into Early Week

Showers and thunderstorms will accompany a cold front that will move across the eastern third of the country through Sunday. In the wake of this front, cooler temperatures will follow for most areas east of the Rockies. A wet pattern is expected to unfold across most of Florida this week with a persistent onshore flow and increase rip currents. For Hawaii, a return toward more rain the week ahead. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Apr 7:17 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.05°N 83.18°W (Elev. 3858 ft)
6:46 pm EDT Apr 5, 2026
7pm EDT Apr 5, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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