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. The remnants of Isaias will move northeast into the Central Appalachians today. A cold front extending south from the remnant low will sweep across the area today bringing an end to the widespread showers. Until then, heavy rain additional heavy rain, along with an isolated thunderstorm will move through. Gusty winds continue as well.
2. Gusty northwest winds expected across the higher elevations tonight through Monday as a drier airmass builds back into the region. After that, dry weather with a warming trend into the middle of 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 with a 50 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph this morning.
.TONIGHT....Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Patchy fog. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.COLUMBUS DAY....Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY....Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT....Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...In Northeast Georgia, the following counties: Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North Carolina, the following counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Mitchell, Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In Upstate South Carolina, the following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg, and Oconee.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As the remnants of Isaias move northward into the lower Ohio Valley, periods of rain will continue. High rainfall rates will continue in short bursts through the overnight hours. By Sunday morning, total accumulations of generally 5 to 8 inches are expected along the southeast-facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, with 2 to 5 inches elsewhere in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides, especially fast-moving debris flows and debris slides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm and follow evacuation orders from local officials. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during the heavy rainfall event.
SPACE WEATHER FORECAST
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 range (0.6 out of 12) today with Ragweed, Chenopods, and Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the low-medium range (4.8 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 85°F in Franklin in 1954
Lowest Temperature 25°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2000
Greatest Rainfall 4.80 inches in Highlands in 2020
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
Crews tackle Isaias-related outages in western NC | WLOS-TV (Asheville), NC
• October 2026 Franklin Town Council Meeting [Macon Media]
• Western NC counties respond to impacts from Isaias’ remnants [WLOS-TV Asheville, NC ]
• Smallmouth bass, russet darters back in portion of Swannanoa River. Why it matters [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• The outlaw bear that captured Asheville [Asheville Watchdog ]
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NC News
I-Team: Durham fire victims, families raise concerns about property conditions | WTVD-TV (Durham, NC)
• NC gas tax suspended: Stein signs law aimed at lowering prices at the pump [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• We asked four candidates for NC’s Senate seat what they’d do if they win [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, October 11, 2026
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