Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, December 31, 2018

Fundraiser for Funeral Expenses A fundraiser to pay for burial expenses for the person killed in a recent automobile accident [LINK] has been established. If you have a few dollars (or a lot) it would be appreciated. [LINK]  Outlook An area of low pressure will lift from the Gulf into the Ohio Valley today, with rain increasing across our area again through tomorrow. After a brief pause in the rain Tuesday night into Wednesday, another...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, December 30, 2018

Outlook A stationary front will stretch from the Texas coast to the Carolina coast this weekend. An area of low pressure will move from the Gulf into the Ohio Valley, lifting the front north late in the weekend, with rain increasing across our area again Sunday through Monday. Another heavy rain event may return by the middle of the week, increasing the chances of flooding due to already saturated soils. THREE DAY GFS FORECASTThis animated...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Saturday, December 29, 2018

Outlook A stationary front will remain from the Texas coast to the Carolina coast this weekend. Weak high pressure to our north will give way tonight to low pressure moving along the stationary front, with rain increasing across our area again Sunday through Monday. Another heavy rain event may return by the middle of the week. THREE DAY GFS FORECASTThis animated image shows a forecast of precipitation, air pressure and thickness level (cold-air...

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Live Blog of Weather Event on December 28, 2018

This is a copy of information shared during the flooding event of December 28, 2018. OPEN THREAD FLOODING EVENT 7:45 am on Friday, 12-28-2018 This is an open thread for members of the community to receive and share information in one spot about hazardous conditions in the community. Feel free to ask questions and answer questions if you know the answer. If you take photos or video during this event, please do so in a safe manner. Feel free...

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Flood Warning Issued for Macon County until 12:45 pm on Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Macon County that is effective until 12:45 pm today. So far, the water gauges in all locations escept the one at the Iotla Bridge on the Little Tennessee River are within safety margins. A copy of the Flood Warning is posted below, and then below that, a look at the gauge at the Iotla Bridge. WEATHER SPONSOR Adams Products, a Division of Oldcastle is underwriting the daily weather...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Friday, December 28, 2018

Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms Expected Today and Friday Outlook A cold front will cross our area from the west today bringing a line of very heavy showers and a few storms. This cold front will stall to our south on Saturday, bringing temporarily dry weather, but another system will bring additional moisture to the region Sunday. The stalled front will retreat north as a warm front Monday as another strong cold front slides east. This cold...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Thursday, December 27, 2018 Flood Watch and Wind Advisory in Effect

Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms Expected Today and Friday Moderate to heavy rainfall that could lead to minor to moderate flooding is expected today and tomorrow. Area roadways and locations with poor drainage could see runoff on surfaces that will lead to an increased chance of hydroplaning for motorists who are exceeding safe speeds for these conditions. If you are out and about during and shortly after these rains, please slow down, turn on...

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