LOCAL NEWS
Several readers reported seeing a fireball last night. The American Meteor Society reports Information about the two events Macon Media believes best fits what readers have described. It is likely some readers saw one and others saw another. Details about each event are posted below. If you saw a fireball last night, or see one in the future, please visit the following link to make a report. [LINK]
9:40 pm Fireball [LINK to AMS Report]
This fireball was reported over South Carolina, moving from the south to the north. From our perspective, it would have been seen moving from right to left to anyone looking southeast and east.
9:47 pm Fireball [LINK to AMS Report]
This fireball was reported over Indiana, moving from the northeast to the southwest and was observed in several states. From an observer in Macon County looking north or northwest, it would have moved from right to left.
Meteor Showers
There are several meteor showers occurring right now, and since there is no moon in the sky for the next several nights,, when it is clear, conditions will be good for watching them. More information is posted below.
Orionids (Aug 25 – Nov 19)
More articles on meteor activity can be seen at the following locations:
American Meteor Society
Earth Sky
Astronomy Magazine
Sky and Telescope Magazine
LOCAL OUTLOOK
Cool high pressure will move off the East Coast by the end of the week providing a light south to southwest flow of milder air. Temperatures will warm a little to a few degrees above normal through the weekend. A strong cold front will arrive next week bringing precipitation and potentially the coldest air so far this season.
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Weather Almanac for October 19th (1872-2016)
Record weather events for this date in Macon County
Highest Temperature 83°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1984
Lowest Temperature 21°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1948
Greatest Rainfall 3.20 inches in Highlands in 1916
Record weather events for October in Macon County
Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on Oct 5, 1954
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands on Oct 30, 1910
Greatest Rainfall 9.91 inches in Highlands on Oct 4, 1964
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 1.0 inches in Highlands on Oct 20, 1913
THREE DAY OUTLOOK
TODAY
Widespread dense fog. Sunny with highs ranging from the 60s in the higher elevations to the lower 60s in the lower elevations. Winds out of the northwest in the morning, shifting to come out of the west by noon.
TONIGHT
Clear with lows near the lower 40s and winds out of the north, becoming light and variable after midnight.
FRIDAY
Sunny with highs near the lower 70s. Winds out of the northeast in the morning, then from the south in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with lows near the lower 40s and winds out of the east.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny with highs in the 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with skies becoming mostly cloudy by midnight. Lows in the 40s.
HAZARDS
After the dense fog lifts, no hazardous weather is expected today. Some locations in Macon County could see frost after midnight tonight. If you have frost-sensitive plants, either cover them up or bring them indoors.
If you are out driving in the fog, please turn on your headlights so other motorists can see you and increase your following distance.
The Nati0onal Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the possibility of frost in the area. It is posted below for your convenience:
..THURSDAY...Frost/freeze possible. Patchy frost is possible late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
Macon Media maintains a Severe Weather Preparedness Page at http://thunderpigblog.blogspot.com/p/breaking-news-hub.html for those who are interested.
As always, you can check to see what advisories, watches, and warnings are in effect for Macon County by visiting http://is.gd/MACONWARN
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Thu Oct 19 2017
For the North Atlantic...The Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.
MACON CALENDAR
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
Appalachian South
Meets each Thursday at 7pm
The First Methodist Church Outreach Center
at the intersection of Harrison Ave. and West Main Street
(directly across from Lazy Hiker Brewery)
Come join our weekly support group for anyone suffering from mental illness and their family or friends. This includes Depression, Bipolar,8chizophrenia, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Etc.
Here you will find:
— others living with mental health challenges YOU ARE NOT ALONE
- learn coping skills and ?find hope in shared experience
- help learning how to break down stigma and guilt surrounding mental health
- how to live life with the expectation of a better a better future
Kay (706)970-9987 Denise (828)347-5000)
SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
On January 1, 2017, the Syringe Exchange Program of Franklin began operating a comprehensive harm reduction program to address the opioid epidemic that is impacting western NC. Opioid overdose reversal kits including naloxone are available free of charge. If you have any questions about our services or if you know someone interested in volunteering, please contact Stephanie Almeida at 828-475-1920.
Sun and Moon
Sun
Begin civil twilight 7:18 a.m.
Sunrise 7:43 a.m.
Sun transit 1:18 p.m.
Sunset 6:53 p.m.
End civil twilight 7:19 p.m.
Moon
Moonrise 7:24 a.m.
Moon transit 1:22 p.m.
Moonset 7:13 p.m.
Phase of the Moon on October 19, 2017: New Moon at 3:12 p.m. (local daylight time)
Sky Guides for this week
I took some epic photos of the solar eclipse, but have not yet had time to process them. I will be producing material from the photos and video for sale as a fundraiser for Macon Media. --Bobby
Sky and Telescope Magazine
Astronomy Magazine
Earth Sky has an article on the eclipses of 2017. [LINK]
Heavens Above has an Android App that will assist you in observing the sky and even has a satellite tracker that will let you know when the International Space Station and dozens of other satellites are overhead. [LINK]
Stellarium is also an app that will assist you in observing the sky. It is available in both Android [LINK] and iOS versions. [LINK]
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Posted at 4:12 am on October 19, 2017
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Data and information sources: Sources (except where otherwise credited): heavens-above.com, Ian Webster's Github, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, The National Weather Service, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, and the Weather Prediction Center.
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