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Autumn Temperatures for Eastern Third of the Country; Super Typhoon Approaching Guam

Cooler and less humid conditions for the eastern third of the nation as a cold slides off the east coast. Combination of dry and breezy conditions may result in spread of wildfires across the lower Mississippi Valley. In addition, fire weather conditions linger into portions of Southern California. For Guam, a super typhoon is approaching. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog

33°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.52 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 18 Oct 6:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

Freeze Warning October 18, 07:18am until October 18, 09:00am
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    Freeze Warning October 18, 07:18am until October 18, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Sun

    Freeze Warning

  • Today

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 36. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Light north northeast wind.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. Light north wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 58. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 36. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Light north northeast wind.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. Light north wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.08°N 83.2°W (Elev. 3891 ft)
Last Update:
6:38 am EDT Oct 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Oct 18, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 24, 2026
 
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