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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

News and Weather Briefing for Tuesday, October 06, 2026

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. Dry and quiet through at least Friday. Near to just below normal highs develop briefly today before above normal highs return for the rest of the workweek.

2. A more active pattern brings rain chances back this weekend, potentially lingering into early next week. Confidence on timing and details remains low at this time.

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FORECAST

HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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 medium range (4.3 out of 12.0)

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MACON CALENDAR

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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 89°F in Franklin in 1951
Lowest Temperature 26°F in Highlands in 1980
Greatest Rainfall 2.54 inches in Highlands in 1934

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

Trout stocking delayed after heat kills about 100K fish at WNC hatchery | WLOS-TV (Asheville), NC

• Agenda for the October 2026 Franklin Town Council Meeting [Macon Media]
• Blue Ridge Parkway now just 11 miles shy of being fully reopened after Helene [WLOS-TV Asheville, NC ]
• 99% oppose Roadless Rule elimination. Why it may happen anyway [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• Answer Man: Misleading political ads? What’s up with water alerts? [Asheville Watchdog ]

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NC News

Students and staff at Pine Hollow Middle School are taking a stand against bullying | WTVD-TV (Durham, NC)

• As elections near, NC lawmakers target gas tax. What they could do and when you’d see relief [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• In book and TV tour, Tillis gives a midterm warning and his biggest regret [Raleigh News & Observer]
• Purple Primer: Your Guide to the 2026 Elections in North Carolina [NC Local]

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National News

New Jane Doe phone calls obtained: ABC World News Tonight with David Muir - Oct. 5, 2026 | ABC News

NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Full Episode - Oct. 5 | NBC News

Washington Today (10/5/26): Supreme Court Opens New Term; Final Month of Campaign 2026 | C-SPAN

• Trump calls for media outlets to be ‘arrested’ over rally coverage [The Hill]
• Arkansas campaign ad sparks conservative backlash for portraying lazy welfare recipient as white [AP News]
• Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad Yahoo News]

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Published at 6:00am on Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins

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News and Weather Briefing for Monday, October 05, 2026

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. Fog may develop across portions of the forecast area this morning before lifting around mid-morning.

2. Dry for the workweek before rain chances return this weekend. Highs will mostly be near to above normal through the week, with the exception Tuesday, when highs drop a few degrees below normal.

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SPONSORSHIPS

FORECAST

HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

POLLEN REPORT

Pollen levels are expected to be in the low range (2.0 out of 12) today with Ragweed, Chenopods, and Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the medium range (5.0 out of 12.0)

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MACON CALENDAR

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WEATHER ALMANAC

Record Weather Events for this date in Macon County (1872-2025)

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin in 1954
Lowest Temperature 25°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1968
Greatest Rainfall 3.67 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1964

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

Helene debris keep wildfire risk high | WLOS-TV (Asheville), NC

• Agenda for the October 2026 Franklin Town Council Meeting [Macon Media]
• With Election Day a month away, Roy Cooper campaigns in Asheville [WLOS-TV Asheville, NC ]
• State proposes rule prohibiting bear feeding in Buncombe [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• Possible settlement in antitrust lawsuit against Mission Hospital [Asheville Watchdog ]

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Agenda for the October 2026 Franklin Town Council Meeting

10/05/2026 05:19:00 AM 2026 Franklin Town Council Meetings , Franklin Aldermen , Franklin Town Council 0 comments

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting tonight at 6pm in the lower level of the town hall building. Below are copies of the public agenda and the agenda packet. A video and written article of the meeting will be posted sometime this week.

Public Agenda - October 5, 2026
6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order- Mayor Stacy J. Guffey

2. Pledge of Allegiance – Vice Mayor Mike Lewis

3. Adoption of the October 5, 2026 Town Council Agenda - Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for October 5, 2026 - Town Council
A.) Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes September 8, 2026
B.) Budget Amendment
C.) Economic Development Incentive Policy Amendment
D.) Refer Petition for Rezoning to Planning Board

5. Introductions
A.) Officer Dillon McCall – introduction by Police Chief Devin Holland
B.) Town Planner Callie Barnett – introduction by Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Sarah Bishop

6. Public Session

7. Items from Council
A.) Appointment of Main Street Director to Macon County Economic Development Commission – Mayor Stacy J. Guffey
B.) Appointment of Councilman Jeff Berry as Entertainment and Events Liaison – Mayor Stacy J. Guffey
C.) Other Items from Town Council Members

8. New Business
A.) Request approval of Task Order 2 for the Main Street Transformation Project and budget amendment – Town Manager Amie Owens
B.) Work Session – Town Charter Revisions – Mayor Stacy J. Guffey and Town Attorney, John Henning, Jr.

9. Departmental Updates
A.) Finance – Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Sarah Bishop
B.) Planning/Code Enforcement – Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Sarah Bishop
C.) Police Department – Chief Devin Holland

10. Announcements
A.) Next Town Council Meeting is Monday, November 2, 2026
B.) Final Pickin’ on the Square for the season – October 10, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. on the Gazebo Square
C.) 30th Annual Pumpkinfest – Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 pm.

11. Adjourn

Agenda Packet | Download 92-page PDF [LINK]

Weekend Weather Briefing for Sunday, October 04, 2026

10/04/2026 05:02:00 AM 2026 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPONSORSHIPS

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....Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Patchy fog. Highs around 70. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.

.TONIGHT....Cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Patchy fog. Lows around 60. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.

.MONDAY....Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.

.MONDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph.

.TUESDAY....Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms will overspread the area this afternoon and persist through much of tonight. Any showers and storms will be efficient rainfall producers with high rainfall rates, potentially causing localized flash flooding concerns. Otherwise, severe weather is not anticipated.

POLLEN REPORT

Pollen levels are expected to be in the low range (2.4 out of 12) today with Ragweed, Chenopods, and Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the low range (2.4 out of 12.0)

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MACON CALENDAR

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WEATHER ALMANAC

Record Weather Events for this date in Macon County (1872-2025)

Highest Temperature 90°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2019
Lowest Temperature 23°F in Franklin in 1974
Greatest Rainfall 9.91 inches in Highlands in 1964

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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Weekend Weather Briefing for Saturday, October 03, 2026

10/03/2026 05:39:00 AM 2026 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

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. Showers and thunderstorms will become numerous this afternoon and evening along and ahead of a front dropping down from the north, followed by widespread rain overnight and again Sunday afternoon and evening. The combination of events will raise the threat for excessive rainfall that could result in some localized flooding through Sunday night.

2. Dry from Monday afternoon onward. Cool temperatures return for the middle of next week, followed by a steady warmup late in the 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....Patchy fog this morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers this morning, then showers likely this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.

.TONIGHT....Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

.SUNDAY....Patchy fog in the morning. Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

.SUNDAY NIGHT....Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 60. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.

.MONDAY....Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.

.MONDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

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 (5.8 out of 12) today with Ragweed, Chenopods, and Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the medium range (5.3 out of 12.0)

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MACON CALENDAR

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WEATHER ALMANAC

Record Weather Events for this date in Macon County (1872-2025)

Highest Temperature 89°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2019
Lowest Temperature 24°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1974
Greatest Rainfall 7.03 inches in Highlands in 1898

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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Weather Briefing for Friday, October 02, 2026

10/02/2026 04:59:00 AM 2026 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

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. Dry with above normal temperatures today. An isolated thunderstorm is possible over the Smokies this evening and overnight.

2. At least a A Marginal Risk of excessive rain on Saturday and Sunday, which could lead to increased potential for localized flooding. However, signals are mixed yielding low confidence.

3. Cool and dry starting Tuesday, with a warm up back to normal by the end of the week. There will be a small chance of frost in some mountain locations early Wednesday morning.

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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....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.

.TONIGHT....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.

MACON CALENDAR

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WEATHER ALMANAC

Record Weather Events for this date in Macon County (1872-2025)

Highest Temperature 90°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2019
Lowest Temperature 27°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1946
Greatest Rainfall 2.97 inches in Highlands in 1988

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

Fact-checking political ads in North Carolina | WLOS-TV (Asheville), NC

• Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former NC First Lady Dottie Martin [Macon Media]
• Federal SNAP funding shift leaves NC counties with millions in added costs [WLOS-TV Asheville, NC ]
• Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville 2 years ago. See our most harrowing images [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• Woman rescued from apartment fire [The Franklin Press]
• NC has a list of nearly 1600 people flagged as noncitizens on its voter rolls. How will it be used? [Macon Sense]
• Push to make Craggy Mountains a national scenic area could get boost [Asheville Watchdog ]

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Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former NC First Lady Dottie Martin

10/01/2026 10:52:00 PM Flag Alert 0 comments

Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Monday, October 5, in honor of former NC First Lady Dottie Martin, who served from 1985 to 1993 alongside her husband, former Governor James G. Martin. Mrs. Martin passed on September 28 at age 89.

Statement from Governor Stein

“Dottie Martin used her platform as North Carolina’s First Lady to protect young people from sexual violence and alcohol and drug misuse and to beautify our state. If you’ve ever admired the wildflowers along North Carolina’s roadways, say a word of thanks to Dottie for championing this work. Anna and I are keeping Governor Martin and their children in our prayers as they mourn. May Dottie’s memory be a blessing.”

Statement from First Lady Stein

“I distinctly remember as a teenager when the wildflower program was started by First Lady Dottie Martin to beautify our highways. I remember thinking what a lovely person our First Lady must be, and, of course, I was correct in my assumption. As a North Carolinian and as First Lady, I am so grateful for the life of Dottie Martin and for the impact she made across our state.”

As First Lady, she supported protections for children and championed efforts to prevent substance abuse. She also was instrumental in starting the roadside wildflower program under the NC Department of Transportation. Dottie attended Queens University of Charlotte and was a Life Member of the Board of Trustees there. She was also Trustee of Barium Springs Orphanage.

Services will be held at Davidson College Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 3, at two o’clock, followed by a reception nearby at the E. Craig Wall, Jr. Academic Center. Visitation will be at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville from six until eight on Friday evening.

Join us

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly flags at half-staff for the duration of time indicated

Weather Briefing for Thursday, October 01, 2026

10/01/2026 04:30:00 AM 2026 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

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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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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