ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Back to School Safety Tips for the 2026-2027 School Year [Macon Media]
• Town of Franklin Asks Residents to Observe Voluntary Water Restrictions [Macon Media]
• Nine N.C. counties in exceptional drought as statewide drought continues [Macon Media]
WEATHER OUTLOOK
1. Temperatures remain well above normal with dry conditions expected for most locations through today, outside of the potential for a few showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, mainly in the mountains.
2. Cold air damming will set up over the area, bringing cooler temperatures and widespread rain chances over the weekend, especially Saturday night into Sunday. Locally heavy rainfall is possible.
3. Drier early next week with a brief warm up expected Monday before below normal temperatures return by Tuesday.
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FORECAST
(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)
.TODAY....Areas of fog this morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY....Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY....Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT....Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SUNDAY....Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Enjoy this briefing preview of fall weather!!!
POLLEN REPORT
Pollen levels are expected to be in the medium range (6.3 out of 12) today with Ragweed, Chenopods, and Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the medium range (5.5 out of 12.0)
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MACON CALENDAR
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The many ways you can connect to Mountain Findings to arrange donation pick-ups, drop-off location, shopping hours, volunteering, and to learn more on our community grants programs and graduating seniors scholarships.
Facebook: @MountainFindings
Phone: 828-526-9929
Email: MountainFindings1@gmail.com
Webpage: MountainFindings.org
Location: 452 Spruce St, Highlands, NC
LIVE SATURDAY MIDDAY MUSIC CALENDAR FOR JUNE/JULY 2026
11a to 1p at Friends of the Greenway, Inc.
573 E Main St, Franklin, NC 28734
contact: frog28734@gmail.com; 828-369-8488
Friends of the Greenway would like to invite you to FROG FAIR, our Fall arts & crafts show and music festival on September 19, 2026 from 10-4 at the Greenway Visitor Center/FROG Quarters, 573 E. Main St, Franklin (at the Town bridge). We are providing an outlet for 45 area artists and crafters to showcase their wonderful items for your shopping pleasure! As a fund raiser event for FROG, we collect a vendor registration fee and sell breakfast and lunch items. Area musicians will donate their time and talent throughout the day. Mark your calendar and come enjoy the day. Hope to see you on Sept. 19.
To find out more about the Greenway and our organization, our website is: littletennessee.org.
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WEATHER ALMANAC
Record Weather Events for this date in Macon County (1872-2025)
Highest Temperature 88°F in Franklin in 2019
Lowest Temperature 26°F in Highlands in 1895
Greatest Rainfall 6.12 inches in Highlands in 1965
Record weather events for October in Macon County
Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on Oct 5, 1954
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands on Oct 30, 1910
Greatest Rainfall 1.0 inches in Highlands on Oct 4, 1964
Greatest Snowfall 1.0 inches in Highlands on Oct 20, 1913
Weather Extremes for North Carolina for the month of October
Highest Temperature 103°F in Wadesboro, Anson County on Oct 3, 2019
Lowest Temperature 8°F in Banner Elk, Avery County on Oct 21, 1952
Greatest One-Day Rainfall 12.53 in Lumberton, Robeson County on Oct 8, 2016
Greatest Snowfall 11.0 inches in Mount Mitchell, Yancey County on Oct 25, 1990
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Published at 6:00am on Thursday, October 01, 2026
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