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. Lingering showers taper off today as drier air moves in and cuts off rain chances through at least middle of next week. Temperatures remain cool through the weekend before returning to normal next week.
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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....Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers this morning, then showers likely this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph this morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT....Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY....Patchy fog in the morning. Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY....Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds, becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY....Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Isolated strong to severe storms are possible during the afternoon and early evening hours. Damaging winds are the primary concern. In addition, heavy rainfall coyld induce areas of localized flash flooding.
Thunderstorms are possible at times through Thursday. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday. Damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall are the primary hazards.
POLLEN REPORT
Pollen levels are expected to be in the low range (0.5 out of 12) today with Ragweed, Chenopods, and Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the low range (0.2 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 89°F in Highlands in 1931
Lowest Temperature 29°F in Franklin in 1963
Greatest Rainfall 4.27 inches in Franklin in 1965
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
I-40 recovery continues nearly 2 years after Helene | WLOS-TV (Asheville), NC
• 'It's rewarding': Behind the scenes look at I-40 reconstruction nearly 2 years post-Helene [WLOS-TV Asheville, NC ]
• What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• FPD mourns passing of Officer McCarson [The Franklin Press]
• Marcus McCarson, a tribute in pictures [Macon Sense]
• HCA CEO pledges to do better at Mission in closed-door meeting [Asheville Watchdog ]
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NC News
From First in Flight to future of flight: NC hosts aviation showcase | WTVD-TV (Durham, NC)
• NC meat company recalls 150,000 pounds of products over fake USDA inspection marks [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• UNC trustees blame faculty activism and state politicians for a lack of funding [Raleigh News & Observer]
• Purple Primer: Your Guide to the 2026 Elections in North Carolina [NC Local]
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National News
Senate Hearing on Flock Cameras | C-SPAN
Iran and world leaders speak at UN General Assembly 2026 (Day 2) | Associated Press
ABC World News Tonight with David Muir - Sept. 23, 2026 | ABC News
NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Full Episode - Sept. 23 | NBC News
Washington Today (9-23-26): Iran's Pres. UN calls Pres. Trump a bully | China's Pres. arrives in DC | C-SPAN
• Judge orders White House to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico [The Hill]
• Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions [AP News]
• ‘National security’ is Trump’s catchall excuse as he tries to turn DC into a fortress Yahoo News]
As UN talks peace, Russia answers with drones hitting Kyiv | World News Tonight | TVP World
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Published at 6:00am on Thursday, September 24, 2026
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