October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Oct 8:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Highlands NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Areas of fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Areas
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Areas of fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Columbus Day
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Highlands NC
 35.08°N 83.23°W (Elev. 3550 ft)
6:13 pm EDT Oct 5, 2026
8pm EDT Oct 5, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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