Weather Briefing for Monday, December 23, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cold high pressure is expected to move off the East Coast tonight resulting in temperatures returning to near or a little above normal from Christmas through the end of the week. Moisture will also increase with a chance of rain starting on Friday and then possibly continuing through the weekend.

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GENERAL 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...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
..CHRISTMAS EVE DAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Light and variable winds.
..CHRISTMAS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
..CHRISTMAS NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today and tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES

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Popular Maggie Valley Motel lost to fire Haywood Co. | WHNS-TV (Greenville, SC) 

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• Laurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains will close for 18 months for rehabilitation [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• No injuries reported in Maggie Valley motel fire, cause under investigation by authorities [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Here's a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• What does the battle over government funding mean for NC and Helene relief? [Raleigh News and Observer]

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Published at 5.00am on Monday, December 23, 2024
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Weather Briefing for Sunday, December 22, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cold air will continue to filter into the area over the next couple of days high pressure remains in control of the area. However, temperatures are expected to trend back toward normal for Christmas with more moisture returning to the area as well. The latter half of the week looks warmer than normal, but unsettled.

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GENERAL 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...Sunny. Highs around 40. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
..MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight.
..TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today and tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES

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• ‘I’m not done’: A look at defining moments in NC Gov. Roy Cooper’s tenure [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• President Biden signs bill after Senate's late-night vote to avert shutdown [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Here's a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Third time’s a charm: Congress passes bill with disaster relief funding for NC [Raleigh News and Observer]

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Published at 5.00am on Sunday, December 22, 2024
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Weather Briefing for Saturday, December 21, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

A northwest flow of moisture will produce light snow along the Tennessee border areas this morning. The coldest days are expected to be Sunday and Monday as high pressure takes over. However, temperatures should warm up a bit for Christmas.

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GENERAL 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...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Winds out of the north 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds, increasing and shifting to come out of the southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. Light and variable winds, increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
..MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today and tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES

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• NCDOT: I-40 will not reopen by New Year's Day after new washout [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Published at 5.00am on Saturday, December 21, 2024
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Weather Briefing for Friday, December 20, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Much cooler conditions are expected to filter into our region to end the week. A northwest flow snow event will produce light snow along the Tennessee border areas from late tonight through Saturday morning. The coldest days are expected to be Sunday and Monday then a little warmer for Christmas.

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GENERAL 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 sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Temperature falling into the mid 30s in the afternoon. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph, increasing to 40 mph in the afternoon.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and blustery, cold with lows in the mid 20s. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph, decreasing to 35 mph after midnight.
..SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Winds out of the north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph in the afternoon.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 20. Winds out of the north around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today and tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES

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• After 143 years, famed Fletcher tent manufacturer Diamond Brand Gear closes due to Helene[Asheville Citizen-Times]

• Local leaders urge Congress to pass disaster relief bill for North Carolina aid [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Why the NC Supreme Court may not rule on GOP effort to throw out 60,000 ballots [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• What does the battle over government funding mean for NC and Helene relief? [Raleigh News and Observer]

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Published at 5.00am on Friday, December 20, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Thursday, December 19, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Much cooler conditions are expected to filter into our region to end the week. A northwest flow snow event will produce light snow along the Tennessee border areas from late Friday through Saturday morning. The coldest days are expected to be Sunday and Monday then a little warmer for Christmas.

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GENERAL 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 sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph, becoming south this afternoon.
..TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph.
..FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. WInds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Winds oiut of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
..SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Winds out of the north 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 20.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
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NEWS UPDATES

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper delivers his farewell address | WCTI-TV (New Bern, NC)

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• MANNA FoodBank receives $1M grant for new building [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• North Carolina schools rank near bottom nationally in funding levels, study finds [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Republican NC Supreme Court candidate wants GOP-led high court to toss ballots after elections board rejects protest [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson pays $35,000 after investigation finds campaign violations [Raleigh News and Observer]

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Published at 5.00am on Thursday, December 19, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Wednesday, December 18, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cloud cover will persist today as a front stalls in the area, along with scattered showers over the mountains. Temps will be above normal today and Wednesday, with a stronger front approaching from the west and increasing rain chances area-wide Wednesday afternoon and evening. Cooler conditions are expected behind the front through the weekend.

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GENERAL 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 in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
..THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph.
..FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Areas of dense fog are likely to develop this morning. A Dense Fog Advisory may be needed if the fog becomes widespread.

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NEWS UPDATES

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• New NC legislative committee dedicated to Helene relief: A look at top priorities [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• Lawmakers propose $100 billion disaster relief bill impacting North Carolina recovery [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• More Roy Cooper lieutenants staying on the job in North Carolina Gov.-elect Stein's Cabinet [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

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Published at 5.00am on Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Weather Briefing for Tuesday, December 17, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cloud cover will persist today as a front stalls in the area, along with scattered showers over the mountains. Temps will be above normal today and Wednesday, with a stronger front approaching from the west and increasing rain chances area-wide Wednesday afternoon and evening. Cooler conditions are expected behind the front through the weekend.

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GENERAL 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 in the morning. A chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening, then areas of fog after midnight. A chance of showers after midnight. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times after midnight. Lows around 50. Light and variable winds, shifting to come out of the south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
..WEDNESDAY...Areas of fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs around 60. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
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• Dredged up by Helene, 'magical' eastern hellbender now proposed for endangered species status [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• NC stays near bottom in latest U.S. school funding rankings [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Western Carolina University shatters GivingTuesday records with $6 million in donations [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• NC Gov.-elect Josh Stein announces first Cabinet picks. They include some familiar faces [Raleigh News and Observer]

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Published at 5.00am on Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Monday, December 16, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Chilly, cloudy weather is in store today, with light freezing rain likely in parts of the North Carolina mountains and foothills. Precipitation will transition to all rain by afternooon and end by daybreak Monday. Temperatures trend warmer through the first half of the work week, with rain chances briefly returning to the mountains Monday night and to all locations Wednesday.

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GENERAL 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. Highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers after midnight. Near steady temperatures in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..TUESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds, increasing and shifting to come out of the south around 5 mph after midnight.
..WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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• In Chimney Rock, business owners vow to rebuild after Helene [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• Helene wreaks havoc on Appalachian railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX face repairs [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• How they voted: Recent NC congressional votes [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• After NC’s Tillis blocked appellate judge’s replacement, judge cancels retirement [Raleigh News and Observer]

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Published at 5.00am on Monday, December 16, 2024
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Weather Briefing for Sunday, December 15, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Chilly, cloudy weather is in store today, with light freezing rain likely in parts of the North Carolina mountains and foothills. Precipitation will transition to all rain by afternooon and end by daybreak Monday. Temperatures trend warmer through the first half of the work week, with rain chances briefly returning to the mountains Monday night and to all locations Wednesday.

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GENERAL 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...Rain likely. Patchy fog. Highs in the mid 40s. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Patchy fog. Near steady temperatures in the lower 40s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..MONDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 60. Winds out of the west around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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Published at 5.00am on Sunday, December 15, 2024
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Weather Briefing for Saturday, December 14, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cool and dry high pressure will remain in place today. A weak frontal system brings a chance of rain tonight into Sunday, with some light wintry precip possible across the northern North Carolina mountains. Rain briefly ends Monday with another weak frontal system bringing the potential for another round of rain Monday night into Tuesday.

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(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 sunny this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..SUNDAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning. Chance of rain 80 percent.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Near steady temperatures in the lower 40s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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• Is it legal to shoot a drone in NC? What to know about drone laws after mystery sightings in NJ [Asheville citizen-Times]

• NC Gov. Cooper and Gov.-elect Stein file lawsuit against Senate Bill 382 [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• The Wrap: NC legislature overrides power shift veto, Supreme Court race battle continues, Helene pricetag becomes clearer [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Timeline: How NC GOP lawmakers expanded their power, increased government secrecy [Raleigh News and Observer]

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Published at 5.00am on Saturday, December 14, 2024
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Weather Briefing for Friday, December 13, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cool and dry high pressure will remain in place through Saturday. A weak frontal system brings a chance of rain Sunday, with some light wintry precip possible across the northern North Carolina mountains. Rain briefly ends Monday with another weak frontal system bringing the potential for another round of rain on Tuesday.

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GENERAL 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 sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
..SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 40. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of freezing rain and rain showers after midnight. Lows around 30. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
..SUNDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Freezing rain likely. Rain showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain showers likely, mainly in the evening. Near steady temperatures in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
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A teacher at East Franklin Elementary was charged with a felony for having a firearm on school grounds yesterday. 

The schools sent a press release to Macon Media. The Sheriff's Office did not send one. Another outlet released the name of the person charged, but, as you can see, official press releases did not release the name and it is policy for Macon Media to not release the names of individuals charged with crimes due to the innocent until proven guilty doctrine and the do no harm doctrine. It is up to the government to prove guilt, not the court of public opinion.

PRESS RELEASE (12-12-2024)
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On Thursday, December 12, it was reported to a school resource officer that an employee with Macon County Schools had brought a firearm to East Franklin Elementary School. An investigation was conducted by the school resource officer, and the employee was charged with:

- 1 Felony count of Weapon on Campus or Other Educational Property

After a thorough investigation, it is our belief that there was no threat to the school or any persons at any point.

Macon County Sheriff’s Office takes the safety of our children very seriously and we have a zero tolerance policy on weapons on educational property.

ADDITIONAL STATEMENT FROM THE SCHOOLS:

The Macon County School System is thankful for our partnership with the Macon County Sheriff's Office. The safety of our children and staff is our number one priority!

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• Helene recovery: Army Corps of Engineers presence, concealed carry permit extension, more [Asheville citizen-Times]

• Political experts, lawmakers react after Senate Bill 382 is passed into law [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• Cooper, Stein sue GOP lawmakers over legislation stripping power from governor [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Why this Western NC lawmaker flipped his vote, helping Republicans pass power-shift bill [Raleigh News and Observer]

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Published at 5.00am on Friday, December 13, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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