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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Weather Briefing for Tuesday, December 03, 2024

**school closure** Nantahala School will be closed today, December 03, 2024. Read more at https://www.facebook.com/NantahalaHawks/posts/pfbid0Vkzy6BQXHzMqHFzmubnyWvBkPDWR7kb6NZteGA6j8fCv4y8jjEQUXYtgDDw4TttXl

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Unseasonably cold air remains in place before a brief warm-up mid- week and a return to cooler temperatures. Possible wetter pattern towards the end of next 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 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..TONIGHT...Clear, cold with lows around 18. Winds out of the north around 5 mph, shifting to come out of the southwest after midnight.
..WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the lower 30s. Winds out of the west 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph, increasing to 45 mph after midnight.
..THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 30s. Temperatures falling into the lower 30s in the afternoon. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph, decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, colder with lows 15 to 20.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Icy roads are possible at the higher elevations and parts of the NC Piedmont that received accumulating snow this morning.

Cold weather will continue through midweek. A hard freeze is likely each morning through Wednesday.

NEWS UPDATES

Monday, December 2nd was a busy day for local news, Here is a brief rundown of what happened.

The Macon County Commissioners said goodbye to Commissioner Paul Higdon last night and Shauna Thun Lamb administered the oath of office to Josh Young and newcomer Barry Breeden. Once the new board took office, Josh Young was elected chairman and Gary Shield the new Vice Chairman. A video of the meeting will be published later this week.

The Franklin Town Council met at the same time as the County Commissioners and Macon Media had a camera at that meeting, too and will be publishing a video of that meeting later this week, too.

• Macon County Board of Education Swears in Members, Elect Leadership [Macon Media]

• Cold weather intensifies FEMA housing need; Haywood leaders push against misinformation [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Republican calls for second recount in NC Supreme Court race [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

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Published at 5.00am on Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

Macon County Board of Education Swears in Members, Elect Leadership

The Macon County Board of Education swore in the members who won re-election this past November into office today. Shawna Thun Lamb, the Macon County Clerk of Superior Court, administered the oath of office. Photos of the ceremony are posted below, and a video of the ceremony will be added later today. A video of the full meeting will be published later this week. Macon Media (Bobby) and The Franklin Press (Thomas) were covering the meeting for their respective news outlets.

Jim Breedlove took the oath of office with his wife and grandchildren. Later, on nomination by Melissa Evans, he was re-elected as Chairman of the Board.

Melissa Evans took the oath of office with her husband and children present. Later, on the nominations of HIlary Wilkes, she was re-elected as Vice-Chairwoman of the Board.

Hilary Wilkes took the oath of office with her husband and children present.

Weather Briefing for Monday, December 02, 2024

12/02/2024 01:13:00 AM 2024 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Broad high pressure remains in control as very cold air remains over the region through early week. A few snow showers may develop tonight in the mountains near the Tennessee border. Temperatures become milder Wednesday and Thursday before a more active pattern begins next 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 upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid teens. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
..TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the mid teens. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph, shifting to come out of the southwest after midnight.
..WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 30s.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Unseasonably cold temperatures below freezing are expected again tonight.

Cold weather will continue through midweek. A hard freeze is likely through Wednesday.

NEWS UPDATES

• Livestream of the 2024 Franklin Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade

• Congress eyes $100 billion in disaster relief. How much could North Carolina get? [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Why UNC trustees chairman said the handling of Mack Brown’s dismissal was ‘shameful’ [Raleigh News and Observer]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

Weather Briefing for Sunday, December 01, 2024

12/01/2024 03:59:00 AM 2024 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Broad high pressure remains in control as very cold air remains over the region through early week. A few snow showers may develop tonight and again on Monday night, mainly in areas near the NC/TN border. Temperatures rebound during the middle part of the week before the overall pattern slowly becomes unsettled once again.

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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...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Winds out of the west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 18. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
..MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 15. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
..TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 15.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER
An unseasonably cold airmass will spread over the area this weekend and linger thru early next week. Higher elevations in the mountains, generally above 3500 feet, will experience an extended period of below freezing temperatures through Tuesday night. Elsewhere across the area, a hard freeze is likely each morning.

NEWS UPDATES

• NCHP: Plane loses control while trying to land at airport Thanksgiving Day [WHNS-TV (Greenville, SC)]

• Samaritan's Purse announces free home rebuild program for Helene victims [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) ]

• Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through? [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland [Macon Media]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

Weather Briefing for Saturday, November 30, 2024

11/30/2024 03:49:00 AM 2024 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Broad high pressure is expected to remain over the region through the middle of the week. Much colder temperatures are expected through early next week with a warming trend returning in the middle of the week. The area stay will stay relatively dry through most of the forecast period with the exception of a few bouts of snow flurries over the mountains.

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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 northwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph this morning.
..TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 20. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
..MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows 15 to 20.

NEWS UPDATES

• Samaritan's Purse announces free home rebuild program for Helene victims [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) ]

• North Carolina rejected 2,000 ballots for lack of voter ID, out of millions cast [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Under the Dome: Riggs holds onto slim lead as NC Supreme Court recount nears end [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Thanksgiving and Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30 [Macon Media]

• Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland [Macon Media]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

Weather Briefing for Friday, November 29, 2024

11/29/2024 01:05:00 AM 2024 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Broad high pressure will spread over the region through tomorrow, bringing drier and much colder temperatures through early next week. The next chance of rain won`t be until at least Wednesday or Thursday.

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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 northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
..SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 20.
..MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER
An unseasonably cold airmass will spread over the area this weekend and linger thru early next week. Higher elevations in the mountains, generally above 3500 feet, will likely remain below freezing from tonight through Tuesday. Elsewhere, a hard freeze is likely each morning, with daily high temperatures mostly in the 40s.

NEWS UPDATES

• Hurricane Helene took 103 lives in North Carolina. Why don’t we know their names? [BPR News]

• You are not alone: Macon housing needs assessment tells familiar story [Smoky Mountain News]
• Under the Dome: Riggs holds onto slim lead as NC Supreme Court recount nears end [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Thanksgiving and Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30 [Macon Media]

• Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland [Macon Media]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

Weather Briefing for Thanksgiving, 2024

11/28/2024 01:34:00 AM 2024 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

GENERAL OUTLOOK

A cold front brings widespread light rain and some embedded thunder early today, before pushing to the east this afternoon. In the front`s wake, broad high pressure will spread over the region on Friday, bringing drier and much colder temperatures through early next week.

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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. Rain showers likely in the morning. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. Temperature falling into the mid 40s in the afternoon. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cooler with lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
..FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
..SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

An unseasonably cold airmass will spread over the area this weekend and linger thru early next week. Higher elevations of the mountains, generally above 3500 feet, will remain below freezing from Friday night through Tuesday. Elsewhere, a hard freeze is likely each night, with daily high temperatures mostly in the 40s.

NEWS UPDATES

• Happy Thanksgiving, 2024 Edition [Macon Media]

• More than 2.2 million North Carolinians to travel for Thanksgiving as gas prices drop [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• NC Supreme Court results won't be known until December. Recount and legal challenges causing delays [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Thanksgiving and Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30 [Macon Media]

• Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland [Macon Media]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

Happy Thanksgiving, 2024 Edition

11/28/2024 01:10:00 AM Christian , Holiday , Thanksgiving 0 comments

National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony | C-SPAN

A Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day, 2024

This Thanksgiving, as families, friends, and loved ones gather in gratitude, may we all celebrate the many blessings of our great Nation.

Thanksgiving is at the heart of America’s spirit of gratitude — of finding light in times of both joy and strife. The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving to honor a successful harvest, made possible by the generosity and kindness of the Wampanoag people. On the way to Valley Forge, as General George Washington and his troops continued the fierce struggle for our Nation’s independence, they found a moment for Thanksgiving. And amid the fight to preserve our Union during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday, finding gratitude in the courage of the American people who sacrifice so much for our country.

We are a good Nation because we are a good people.

The First Lady and I remain inspired by the everyday Americans who lift this country up and push us forward. Today, so many are among their family and friends, celebrating the love that binds them and creating new traditions that will carry on for generations. To anyone with an empty seat at the dinner table, grieving the loss of a loved one, the First Lady and I hold you in our hearts and prayers.

America is a Nation of promise and possibilities — and that is because, every day, ordinary Americans are doing extraordinary things. Our service members and veterans have given all, risked all, and dared all to keep our Nation free. Our first responders, firefighters, and police officers risk their lives every day to keep the rest of us safe. I can see the best of America in them and in our workers and union leaders, public servants and teachers, doctors and scientists, and all who give their heart and soul to ensuring people are treated with dignity and respect. And I find hope in our Nation’s families, who sacrifice so much to achieve the American Dream and build a future worthy of our highest aspirations.

This Thanksgiving — the last one I will declare as President — I express my gratitude to the American people. Serving as President has been the honor of a lifetime. America is the greatest country on Earth, and there is so much to be grateful for. May we celebrate all that unites us — because there is nothing beyond our capacity if we do it together.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 28, 2024, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I encourage the people of the United States of America to join together and give thanks for the friends, neighbors, family members, and communities who have supported each other over the past year in a reflection of goodwill and unity.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

Weather Briefing for Wednesday, November 27, 2024

11/27/2024 01:47:00 AM 2024 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Dry weather will linger through theday before a cold front brings widespread rain and some embedded thunder on Thanksgiving Day. Broad high pressure will then spread over the region on Friday, ushering in drier but much colder temperatures through at least the middle of next week. (See more in the Hazardous Weather section below)

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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...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Winds out of the south 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..THANKSGIVING DAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows around 30. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 30 percent.
..FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

An unseasonably cold airmass will spread over the area this weekend and linger through early next week. By Monday, high temperatures are expected to only reach the 30s over most of the NC mountains, with lows in the teens. In addition, gusty winds may produce wind chills as low as -5 degrees above roughly 3500 ft on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

NEWS UPDATES

• NC fire marshal says online rumors about Helene victim evictions 'entirely without merit' [Wlos-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• North Carolina election board certifies 2024 results, except for a few key races [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Thanksgiving and Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30 [Macon Media]
• Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland [Macon Media]
• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

Weather Briefing for Tuesday, November 26, 2024

11/26/2024 02:58:00 AM 2024 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

GENERAL OUTLOOK

A passing cold front brings a chance for brief showers early today, followed by dry weather on Wednesday. A second frontal system will bring more widespread rain for Thanksgiving Day, followed by much colder temperatures for Friday and 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...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Much colder temperatures will be arriving in the region on Friday and remianing below normal up all next week, with lows dropping into the teens overnight.

NEWS UPDATES

National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony | C-SPAN

• Many Helene survivors remain in tents as FEMA pledges ongoing support and solutions [Macon Media]
• Moral Monday protests returning soon to NC legislature, Rev. William Barber says [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Thanksgiving and Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30 [Macon Media]

• Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland [Macon Media]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

Weather Briefing for Monday, November 25, 2024

11/25/2024 01:28:00 AM 2024 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

GENERAL OUTLOOK

High pressure will persist over the Atlantic Southeastern States through the day. A passing cold front brings a chance for brief showers early Tuesday, followed by dry weather Wednesday. A second front will bring more widespread rain for Thanksgiving Day followed by much colder temperatures for the end of the week and through the weekend.

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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. Highs around 60. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph.
..TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Winds out of the northeast around 5 mph.
..WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

NEWS UPDATES

• Harold W. Sims Jr., Whose Museum Honored the House Cat, Dies at 89 [New York Times]

American Museum of the House Cat - Open to the Public At Last! - Rescue Possums | The Carpetbagger

• Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Thanksgiving and Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30 [Macon Media]

• Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland [Macon Media]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]
• Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 18-25, 2024 [Macon Media]
• Duke Energy customers question bills after being charged for days without power [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Nov. 21 [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

Weather Briefing for Sunday, November 24, 2024

11/24/2024 04:18:00 AM 2024 Weather , Daily Weather Briefing 0 comments

GENERAL OUTLOOK

High pressure will persist over the area through Monday. A passing cold front brings a chance for brief showers on Tuesday, followed by dry weather Wednesday. Then a second front will bring more widespread rain for Thanksgiving Day and much colder temps for the end of the week.

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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 lower 60s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
..MONDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

NEWS UPDATES

Governor Cooper seeks $25 billion in federal aid for WNC recovery | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)

• Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Thanksgiving and Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30 [Macon Media]
• Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland [Macon Media]
• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]
• Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 18-25, 2024 [Macon Media]
• 80 million hitting the road and skies [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• The surprising impact of North Carolina's new voter ID law [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]