Update: Macon County placed under a tropical storm watch until Thursday night

Published Oct 8, 2026

An updated tropical storm watch was released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:52 p.m. in effect until 11 p.m. for Macon County.

“WIND – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind – Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 40 mph,” describes the NWS.

Source: The National Weather Service