Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, May 31, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK A weak cold front will cross the region today. Dry high pressure will follow the front for Thursday, but as high pressure slides offshore, moist southerly flow returns and shower and thunderstorm chances increase heading into the weekend. Temperatures will remain near normal until another cold front moves through the region early next week with drier and cooler conditions to follow. LOCAL NEWS The Macon County Airport Authority...

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Macon County Airport Authority May 2017 Meeting

Project Engineer Jimmy Luther checks the progress of taxiway construction The Macon County Airport Authority met for their regular May 2017 meeting this afternoon. Video and a copy of the agenda are posted below. MEDIA ROLL CALL (media outlets with reporters or photographers present at the meeting) Macon Media The Franklin Press Macon County Airport Authority Agenda for Regular Meeting Held May 30th, 2017 1. Call to Order: Chair...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, May 30, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK A moist and unstable air mass remains in place today. A weak cold front crosses the area Wednesday with drier high pressure arriving Thursday. A moist and unstable air mass returns for the weekend. LOCAL NEWS The annual Memorial Day Service was held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Franklin. Video and photos are on the blog. [LINK] Weather Almanac for May 30th (1872-2016) Record weather events for this date in Macon County Highest...

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Memorial Day Observed at Veterans Memorial Park in Franklin

American Legion Post #108 hosted the annual Memorial Day Service at Veterans Memorial Park in Franklin this morning. James W. "Bill" Oxford, Chairman of the National Legislative Commission of the American Legion was the guest speaker for this year's program. Video and photos of the service are posted below. MEDIA ROLL CALL(media outlets with reporters/photographers present) Macon MediaThe Franklin Press (report + photographer)Macon County...

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President Donald J. Trump Proclaims Memorial Day, May 29, 2017, as a Day of Prayer for Permanent Peace

PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 2017 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Memorial Day is our Nation's solemn reminder that freedom is never free. It is a moment of collective reflection on the noble sacrifices of those who gave the last measure of devotion in service of our ideals and in the defense of our Nation. On this ceremonious day, we remember the fallen, we pray for a lasting peace among...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Memorial Day, May 29, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK Warm and humid air will remain over our region today as high pressure settles east of the Florida coast. A series of weak cold fronts will cross the area through mid week. Stronger cold fronts will approach and cross the area for next weekend. DAY SPONSOR Carrion Tree Service is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates for today. they are a fully licensed and insured tree service, specializing in dangerous...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, May 28, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK Warm and humid air will remain over our region through at least Monday, as high pressure settles east of the Florida coast. A cold front will slowly approach from the northwest but will struggle to push through the area during the middle of next week. DAY SPONSOR Carrion Tree Service is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates for today. they are a fully licensed and insured tree service, specializing...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Saturday, May 27, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK Warm and humid air will return to the region today through at least Monday, as high pressure settles east of the Florida coast. A cold front will slowly approach from the northwest but will struggle to push through the area during the middle of next week. Weather Almanac for May 27th (1872-2016) Record weather events for this date in Macon County Highest Temperature 89°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2012 Lowest Temperature...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Friday, May 26, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK Weak, dry high pressure will settle into the region today, then drift east off the Florida coast by Saturday. Moisture and unstable conditions will return to the region over the weekend, as a cold front slowly approaches from the northwest. Weather Almanac for May 26th (1872-2016) Record weather events for this date in Macon County Highest Temperature 89°F in Highlands in 1926Lowest Temperature 30°F in Highlands in 1988Greatest...

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