LOCAL OUTLOOK
High pressure will build across the region as a strong low pressure moves east. Windy conditions will gradually diminish going into the weekend as the center of the high pressure gets closer to our area. The next cold front arrives on Tuesday bringing cooler weather in the middle of the 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 in dangerous tree removal, view clearing, pruning, and crane services with a 24 Hour emergency response.
Their phone number is 371-4718. They are located at 120 Depot Street.
They can handle all your tree removal needs in good or bad weather.
WEATHER SPONSOR
Adams Products, a Division of Oldcastle is underwriting the daily weather briefing & public safety updates for the month.
Open 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F, located at 895 Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC. Visit our Facebook page at:
All your masonry needs are available. Phone number is 828.524.8545, public is welcome, we’ll help with your with your next project.
Weather Almanac for March 2nd (1872-2016)
Record weather events for this date in Macon County
Highest Temperature 78°F in Franklin in 1976
Lowest Temperature 3°F in Highlands in 1914
Greatest Rainfall 2.86 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station 2007
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 12.0 inches in Highlands in 1942
Record Weather Events for March (1872-2017)
Highest Temperature 86°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station on March 15, 1967
Lowest Temperature -7°F in Highlands on March 7, 1899
Greatest Rainfall 6.43 inches in Highlands on March 29, 1898
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 25.5 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station on March 13, 1993
THREE DAY OUTLOOK
TODAY High Wind Warning/Scattered Power Outages Possible/Outdoor Burning Not Recommended
Sunny skies with highs ranging from the upper 40s at the higher elevations to the mid-50s in the lower elevations.
Lower Elevation Winds 10-20 mph out of the northwest with gusts in the 30 to 35 mph range
Higher Elevation Winds will be 15 to 35 mph of the northwest with gusts ranging from 40 to 60 mph at times. Relative humidity levels will be dropping below 30% between noon and 5 pm today.
Outdoor burning is not recommended due to the potential for fuels to dry out in the winds and low humidity levels. Some valleys in Macon County may be sheltered from the high winds if they are on the southeast side of ridges that run perpendicular to the northwest flow of winds. Other locations may see higher winds than posted here if they are open to the northwest or are on a northwest slope.
TONIGHT High Wind Warning/Scattered Power Outages/Wind Chills
Clear skies with lows ranging from the lower 20s (wind chills in the teens) at the higher elevations and in the mid-to-upper 20s (wind chills in the lower 20s) in the lower elevations.
Lower Elevation Winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest expected to decrease after midnight.
Higher Elevation Winds 10 to 15 mph out of the northwest with gusts in the 25 to 30 mph range decreasing overnight by about 5 mph or so.
SATURDAY High Wind Watch in Effect/Scattered Power Outages
Sunny skies with highs ranging from the lower 50s at the higher elevations to the upper 50s in the lower elevations. Lower Elevation Winds 5 to 10 mph out of the north. Higher Elevation Winds 10 to 20 mph out of the north with gusts in the 20 to 30 mph range.
SATURDAY NIGHT High Wind Watch in Effect/Scattered Power Outages/Freezing Temperatures
Clear skies with lows ranging from the lower 20s (wind chills in the teens) at the higher elevations and the upper 20s (wind chills in the mid-20s) in the lower elevations.
SUNDAY
Sunny skies with highs ranging from the upper 50s at the higher elevations to the lower 60s in the lower elevations.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear with lows ranging from the mid-20s at the higher elevations to around 30 in the lower elevations.
GOES 16 GeoColor - Infrared Loop
12:07 am to 03:02 am
HAZARDS
Macon County is under a High Wind Warning due to a combination of high winds and saturated ground after recent heavy rains. Scattered to widespread power outages are possible today and tonight. A copy of the High Wind Warning has been posted below for your convenience.
***High Wind Warning***
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
931 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018
...STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS OF THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA AS WELL AS THE NORTH CAROLINA AND PORTIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY NIGHT...
.A strong cold front will move across the region late today. The winds will shift to northwesterly behind the front this evening, and strengthen significantly as low pressure develops well to our north through Friday. The strong northwest winds will continue through the day Friday and then overnight before tapering off Saturday morning.
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY...
* LOCATIONS...The mountains and foothills of western North Carolina as well as the mountains of extreme northeast Georgia and Upstate South Carolina.
* HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds.
* TIMING...Beginning tonight, maximizing on Friday, and then very slowly diminishing Saturday morning.
* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. At the highest elevations where winds typically are stronger, gusts of 70-80 mph are possible.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsgsp.
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
GOES-16 ABI CONUS - 11.20 um (Precipitation)
3:22 am
MACON CALENDAR
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There is no charge for civic, educational or nonprofit groups, except for groups or events that receive funding from the TDA, TDC, and EDC, where full rates apply.
FRIENDS OF THE GREENWAY FUNDRAISER FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH
Fundraiser for Friends of the Greenway--an indoor flea market is continuing every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in February and every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in March at FROG Quarters, 573 East Main St in Franklin (next to the new bridge).
If you’re interested in selling, please call 369-8488 for details and registration information--new vendors needed. Only the registration fee will go to FROG, but donations are always appreciated. Funds will benefit the following projects: Butterfly Garden, Educational Signs on the Trail, Splash Pad Renovation, Chimney Swift Tower, and FROG Quarters meeting place. If you're shopping, enter at Mainspring Conservation Trust drive and circle around behind the buildings. Come check out the bargains!
Uptown Gallery classes
(These are on-going classes – repeat weekly)
Free classes and open studio times are being offered at the The Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Join others at a painting open studio session every Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm or on Thursday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Bring your own materials and join an on-going drawing course led by gallery artists on Fridays, from 11am – 2 pm. For information on days open, hours and additional art classes and workshops, contact the gallery on 30 East Main Street at (828) 349 – 4607.
Uptown Gallery Artist Presentation
At the Uptown Gallery in Franklin on Monday, March 12th, Carol Rollick and Pat Menninger, exhibiting artists, will be discussing the process of “Paint Pouring” starting at 1:00 pm. Instead of using tools like brushes or knives to create a piece of art, fluid acrylic paints can be poured directly onto the surface. The Macon County Art Association general meeting will follow the presentation. This event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided. For information on art classes and workshops, contact the gallery at (828) 349-4607 on 30 East Main Street.
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 6:36 a.m.
Sunrise 7:02 a.m.
Sun transit 12:46 p.m.
Sunset 6:30 p.m.
End civil twilight 6:55 p.m.
Moon
Moonrise 6:19 p.m. last night
Moon transit 1:00 a.m.
Moonset 7:34 a.m.
Moonrise 7:26 p.m.
Phase of the Moon on March 2, 2018: Waning Gibbous with 99% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: Full Moon on March 1, 2018 at 7:51 p.m. (local standard time)
Sky Guides for this week
Sky and Telescope Magazine
Astronomy Magazine
There will be three solar and two lunar eclipses in 2018. [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 3:40 am on March 2, 2018
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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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