Highlands, NC Weather Forecast & Alerts

Current conditions, 5-day forecast, and active NWS weather alerts for Highlands, NC.

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Current Conditions — Highlands, NC

MACON/FRANKLIN (K1A5)

NULL

38.1 F
Humidity:97%
Wind Speed: 0.0 mph
Barometer: in
Dewpoint:37.2 F
Visibility:7.00 mi
Precip:--
Heat Index:NA
Wind Chill:NA
Apr 22 2026, 05:15 AM EDT
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5-Day Forecast — Highlands, NC

Wednesday

High 73 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday
Night
Low 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday

High 75 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday
Night
Low 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday

High 73 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday
Night
Low 53 °F
Chance of Rain
Saturday

High 71 °F
T-storms
Saturday
Night
Low 50 °F
Rain Showers Likely
Sunday

High 73 °F
Chance of T-storms

Detailed Forecast — Highlands, NC

Wednesday
Mostly Sunny. High near 73°F. Wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly Clear. Low around 50°F. Wind 3 to 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly Sunny. High near 75°F. Wind 3 to 6 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly Clear. Low around 50°F. Wind 2 to 3 mph, with gusts as high as 13 mph.
Friday
Partly Sunny. High near 73°F. Wind 3 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Chance of Rain. Low around 53°F. Wind around 2 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Saturday
Thunderstorms. High near 71°F. Wind 3 to 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain Showers Likely. Low around 50°F. Wind 3 to 5 mph, with gusts as high as 14 mph.
Sunday
Chance of Thunderstorms. High near 73°F. Wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Chance of Rain. Low around 50°F. Wind 2 to 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Chance of Thunderstorms. High near 68°F. Wind 6 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Chance of Thunderstorms. Low around 53°F. Wind 6 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Thunderstorms Likely. High near 71°F. Wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
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Day 1 Outlook • April 22, 2026

Observation History — Highlands, NC

Time Wind
(mph)		 Vis
(mi)		 Weather Precip (in) Temperature (F) Relative
Humidity		 Wind
Chill
(F)		 Heat
Index
(F)		 Pressure
Air Dwpt altimeter
(in)		 sea level
(mb)
05:15 AM EDT 0.0 7.00 NULL -- 38.1 37.2 97% NA NA M
04:55 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 38.5 37.8 97% NA NA M
04:35 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 38.8 38.1 97% NA NA M
04:15 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 39.6 38.7 97% NA NA M
03:55 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 40.3 39.6 97% NA NA M
03:35 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- NULL 39.4 % NA NA M
03:15 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 41.4 40.5 97% NA NA M
02:55 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 42.1 40.8 95% NA NA M
02:35 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- NULL 40.8 % NA NA M
02:15 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- NULL 41.5 % NA NA M
01:55 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 43.5 41.4 92% NA NA M
01:35 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 44.1 42.4 94% NA NA M
01:15 AM EDT 10.00 Clear -- NULL % NA NA M
12:55 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 45.0 41.9 89% NA NA M
12:35 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- NULL 43.0 % NA NA M
12:15 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- NULL 43.0 % NA NA M
11:55 PM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- NULL 43.0 % NA NA M
11:35 PM EDT 10.00 Clear -- NULL % NA NA M
11:15 PM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 49.5 42.6 77% NA NA M
10:55 PM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 50.2 42.4 75% NA NA M
10:35 PM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 51.6 43.0 72% NA NA M
10:15 PM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 54.9 41.4 60% NA NA M
09:55 PM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 55.8 41.5 59% NA NA M
09:35 PM EDT 10.00 Clear -- NULL % NA NA M

Regional Weather Observation

MACON/FRANKLIN (K1A5)

NULL
38.1 F

SYLVA (K24A)

NULL
47.7 F

ANDREWS (KRHP)

Clear
41.2 F

GATLINBURG (KGKT)

Clear
NULL F

KNOXVILLE (KTYS)

Clear
57.2 F

KNOXVILLE DOWNTO (KDKX)

Clear
NULL F
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