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. Fair and seasonally warm weather through at least Friday.
2. Rain is expected return to the region over the weekend, but confidence on timing, amount, and duration remains low.
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The weather is being sponsored by the Caleb for NC Campaign. Caleb is running for the NC House in District 120. Read more about his campaign at https://calebbrownfornc120.com. DAY SPONSOR
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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....Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming west around 5 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY....Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY....Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Impacts from Tropical Depression 9 (future Isaias) will be possible from Friday evening into Sunday. Uncertainty remains high on the extent of impacts, but heavy rains leading to flash flooding and river flooding, gusty winds, and a few isolated tornadoes will be possible. Please continue to monitor for the latest updates on this tropical system.
POLLEN REPORT
Pollen levels are expected to be in the medium range (5.0 out of 12) today with Ragweed, Chenopods, and Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the low-medium range (4.4 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 87°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2018
Lowest Temperature 25°F in Franklin in 1935
Greatest Rainfall 7.28 inches in Highlands in 2021
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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WNC News
INTERVIEW: U.S. attorney says there's gang activity, drug trafficking in Asheville | WLOS-TV (Asheville), NC
• Agenda for the October 2026 Franklin Town Council Meeting [Macon Media]
• Televangelist Jim Bakker's time in the Carolinas remembered after his death [WLOS-TV Asheville, NC ]
• Orionid meteor shower is here. See 2026 peak dates, more in Western NC [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• Answer Man: Misleading political ads? What’s up with water alerts? [Asheville Watchdog ]
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Published at 6:00am on Wednesday, October 07, 2026
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