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. A waning excessive rainfall threat early this morning, with areas of mostly light rain/drizzle expected at times through this evening.
2. Near-normal temperatures and dry conditions are expected for much of the work week, with little chance for precipitation.
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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....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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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 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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Published at 6:00am on Sunday, October 04, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins
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