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Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Franklin NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
Franklin NC
 35.18°N 83.39°W (Elev. 2057 ft)
Last Update:
6:10 am EDT Apr 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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