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. Isaias is expected to track northward today, increasing the threats for flooding, landslides over eastern parts of the mountains, strong wind gusts, and isolated severe storms along and south/east of I-85 through tonight. The risks should peak between late afternoon and the early morning hours on Sunday.
2. Gusty northwest winds may develop across the higher elevations Sunday night through Monday after the remnant circulation of Isaias passes to the north. After that, dry weather with a warming trend into the middle of next week.
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SPONSORSHIPS
WEATHER SPONSOR
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
Macon Media is being underwritten today by Bourbon & Bacon. (Formerly Franklin Office Supply)
Visit their store at 161 Highlands Road in Franklin or check out their website at bourbonandbaconfs.com
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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....Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Patchy fog. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT....A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Patchy fog. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SUNDAY....Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Widespread rain is expected to move into the region today and continue through early Sunday. Excessive rainfall will be possible this afternoon through Sunday morning, along with a small risk for severe thunderstorms. Rain totals in the Highlands Plateau are expected to be 5 to 8 inches in toal. her is a risk of landslides this area. The rest of the county will see less than 4 inches, with the amount decreasing the further north you go with the exception of the Nantahalas, which could see up to 5 inches of rainfall. Gusty winds expected across the mountains of North Carolina Saturday through early Sunday morning, especially above 3500 ft. There is a chance of aurora early next week. Current forecasts are calling for clear skies during the 10-14th timeframe.
Three Big Storms Incoming & Flare Regions Get Ready for More | Solar Storm Forecast 08 October 2026 | Dr.Tamitha Skov
POLLEN REPORT
Pollen levels are expected to be in the low-medium range (4.8 out of 12) today with Ragweed, Chenopods, and Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the low range (0.6 out of 12.0)
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MACON CALENDAR
(send your event to editor@maconmedia.com)
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 84°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1959
Lowest Temperature 22°F in Highlands in 1915
Greatest Rainfall 2.63 inches in Highlands in 1911
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
Friday Football Frenzy: Scores and highlights for Oct. 9, 2026 | WLOS-TV (Asheville), NC
• Flock Public Records Request to Cost Almost $4,000, Seeking Community Input [Macon Media]
• Franklin Town Council Will Not Renew Town Manager Contract [Macon Media]
• Remnants of Isaias Will Impact the Western Carolinas This Weekend [WLOS-TV Asheville, NC ]
• NC high school football scores for Week 8 in Western North Carolina [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• Answer Man: A ‘stinkery’ of stink bugs? Plus, good news on I-26 [Asheville Watchdog ]
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NC News
On the Record | NC gas tax suspended | WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)
• NC sues state’s biggest hospital chain, extends enrollment deadline for State Health Plan [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• Wake GOP urges voters to reject all county, local bond referenda, including schools [Raleigh News & Observer]
• Purple Primer: Your Guide to the 2026 Elections in North Carolina [NC Local]
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Published at 6:00am on Saturday, October 10, 2026
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