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. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon and evening today and Monday. A few of the storms may become severe, with damaging wind gusts and excessive rain being the main threats.
2. A notable pattern change is expected during the middle of the upcoming week that should bring cooler temperatures to our area.
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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. Mostly sunny this morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times this morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT....Partly cloudy. Areas of fog after midnight. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds.
.MONDAY....Areas of fog in the morning. Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT....A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY....A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT....Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 90 percent.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Isolated thunderstorms possible this afternoon. Threat of severe weather is low, but locally heavy downpours will be possible.
A few strong to severe storms are possible Monday during the afternoon and early evening hours with damaging winds being the main threat. Locally heavy downpours will also be possible which could lead to localized flooding.
POLLEN REPORT
Pollen levels are expected to be in the low-medium (4.2 out of 12) today with Ragweed, Chenopods, and Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the low-medium range (4.1 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 95°F in Highlands in 1925
Lowest Temperature 31°F in Highlands in 1903
Greatest Rainfall 4.95 inches in Highlands in 1924
Record weather events for September in Macon County
Highest Temperature 98°F in Franklin on Sep 4, 1975
Lowest Temperature 27°F in Franklin on Sep 30, 1967
Greatest Rainfall 11.87 inches in Highlands on Sep 29, 1964
Greatest Snowfall no measurable snowfall has been recorded since records started being kept in 1873
Weather Extremes for North Carolina for the month of September
Highest Temperature 108°F Belhaven, Beaufort County Sep 25, 1921
Lowest Temperature 23°F Marion, McDowell County Sep 28, 2000
Greatest One-Day Rainfall 21.04 in Elizabethtown, Bladen County Sep 30, 2018
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WNC News
Experts urge bear safety, securing attractants | WLOS-TV (Asheville), NC
• 2 taken to hospital after small plane crash in Arden field [WLOS-TV Asheville, NC ]
• Biltmore Championship Asheville aces first year with fans of all ages [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• County to continue without data center moratorium [The Franklin Press]
• 25 years of caring: Pregnancy Care Center celebrates milestone, looks to the future [Macon Sense]
• HCA CEO pledges to do better at Mission in closed-door meeting [Asheville Watchdog ]
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NC News
Trump discusses Senate race, Helene recovery in 1-on-1 with ABC11 | WTVD-TV (Durham, NC)
• Stein slams Trump’s claims on NC crime, Helene: ‘Just political nonsense’ [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• The economy is top of mind for NC voters. Where the Senate candidates stand [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 Sunday, September 20, 2026
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