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Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SE 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 2 Aug 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Franklin NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Franklin NC
 35.18°N 83.41°W (Elev. 2329 ft)
Last Update:
5:59 am EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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