SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
As of 4:30 am when this briefing was published, there were no announcements of changes to the school schedule. This section of the briefing will be changed once area schools begin making the call for today.
**6:48 am**
Wednesday, March 21, Jackson County Public Schools, NC are now CLOSED. It is an ANNUAL LEAVE DAY. 10 and 11-month employees should not report to work. April 23 will now be a regular school day for students. [LINK]
**7:55 am** Nantahala School is on a two-hour delay. No buses on icy roads.
LOCAL OUTLOOK
Colder air and snow showers will overspread the region today as a low moves over the Atlantic. Drier high pressure will briefly return over the area on Thursday, with another moist low arriving from the west during the weekend.
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Weather Almanac for March 21st (1872-2016)
Record weather events for this date in Macon County
Highest Temperature 81°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1968
Lowest Temperature 8°F in Franklin in 1965
Greatest Rainfall 2.80 inches in Franklin in 1980
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 4.5 inches in Nantahala in 1936
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
Mostly cloudy with highs ranging from near freezing at the higher elevations to near 40 in the lower elevations. Winds 10 to 20 mph out of the northwest, gusting into the 30 mph range. Add 10 to 15 mph for the higher elevations. 30% chance of rain and snow. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected and less than an inch of snow is expected below 2500 feet, with more in the higher elevations.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with decreasing clouds, becoming mostly clear by 5 am. Lows ranging from near 20 at the higher elevations with wind chills in the lower teens to the mid-to-upper 20s in the lower elevations with wind chills in the lower 20s. Winds 10 to 15 mph out of the northwest, gusting into the 25 to 30 mph range.
THURSDAY
Sunny with highs ranging from the lower 40s at the higher elevations to near 50 in the lower elevations. Winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest, gusting to 20 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with lows ranging from the mid-20s at the higher elevations to near 30 in the lower elevations. Winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny with highs ranging from the mid-40s at the higher elevations to the mid-50s in the lower elevations.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with lows ranging from near freezing at the higher elevations to the mid-to-upper 30s in the lower elevations. 30% chance of rain, mainly after midnight.
GOES 16 GeoColor - Infrared Loop
11:42 pm to 02:52 am
HAZARDS
Hazardous weather is expected today. The National Weather Service is calling for a rain/snow wintry mix this morning, today and tonight. Most areas of the county below 2500 will see less than an inch or so and the higher elevations may see several inches, with the highest places like Wayah Bald potentially receiving more than 5 inches. Copies of the Winter Weather Advisory and Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service are posted below.
***Winter Weather Advisory***
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
0421 AM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018
...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
.An area of strong low pressure will move to the eastern seaboard tonight through Wednesday. Cold air spilling into the region behind this low-pressure system will combine with a moist northwesterly upslope flow to wring out accumulating snow showers across much of the North Carolina mountains tonight through Wednesday night. In addition, the northwest winds will become very gusty at times, especially Wednesday through Wednesday night.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches expected, with localized amounts of 3 to 6 inches along the highest ridge top locations. Northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph may gust to 35 to 45 mph at times.
* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina along and just east of the Blue Ridge.
* WHEN...tonight through 8 AM EDT Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree branches could fall. Expect reduced visibilities at times. Scattered power outages are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Please report snow and ice accumulations 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.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook
..TODAY...High winds and winter weather likely.
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)
2:52 am
MACON CALENDAR
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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!
From Bully to Buddy, A Community Forum
Bullying affects us all in different ways. Let’s work this out together.
Sincere invitations to the bully, the bullied and those in between — all ages — all genders
Featuring: interaction, role playing, dialogue, discovery and direction (and some fun!)
This forum will be taking place on Wednesday, April 25 at 6 PM - 8 PM
pin in Tartan Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 26 Church Street, Franklin, NC
Join the event page on Facebook to find out more and to receive updates at https://www.facebook.com/events/2027623920818335/
GILES FOR SHERIFF
Eric Giles will be at the Carson Community Center on March 16th at 6pm to discuss how we can change things for the better and to hear from the citizens in the community.
CARPENTER for SHERIFF
MEET and GREETS!!!!!!!!!!
YES!! They are now planned!!!
To all that wish to attend:
Nantahala Library on March 15th from 3pm-6pm
Highlands Library on March 23rd from 12pm-2pm
Franklin Library on March 30th 1pm-5pm
I have set up some meet and greets, for those, who wish to sit down and talk about issues that you are having in your community and our county and how you and your family can find out my plans to MAKE MACON SAFE AGAIN. While people are at the meeting, they will be able to sign the petition to place me on the ballot in November. Thank you!
There will be light refreshments for all to enjoy!
Please share so the info can be passed along. Any questions; message me Facebook; or call and text me at 828-342-4283. I would be more than happy to answer them.
Series of Dementia Workshops Coming in March and April
A campaign to tackle the stigma and lack of understanding around dementia is underway in Macon County with the support of area churches, the Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging, Macon County Public Library, Angel Medical, Macon County Senior Services, and Macon County DSS.
Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church has partnered with a growing list of area churches throughout Macon County to host a workshop series, ‘Dementia Friends NC’ beginning on Tuesdays, March 20, 2018. Designed to help build awareness about dementia and identify ways local citizens can help people who are living with it in our community, the four-session workshop series is being made possible through a Missional Engagement Team Grant of the Smoky Mountain District of The United Methodist Church.
The 90-minute sessions will take place on four consecutive Tuesdays, beginning March 20, 2018, with both afternoon and evening sessions offered, as well as choice of venue. All 2:00 p.m. sessions will be offered at the John & Dorothy Crawford Senior Center. All 7:00 p.m. sessions will be offered at the Macon County Public Library.
ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
More information, including a schedule of meeting locations and times are on the blog. [LINK] http://thunderpigblog.blogspot.com/2018/03/dementia-workshop-series-coming-to.html
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 7:10 a.m.
Sunrise 7:36 a.m.
Sun transit 1:41 p.m.
Sunset 7:46 p.m.
End civil twilight 8:11 p.m.
Moon
Moonrise 10:21 a.m.
Moon transit 5:13 p.m.
Moonset 12:11 a.m. yesterday morning
Phase of the Moon on March 21, 2018: Waxing Crescent with 19% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: First Quarter on March 24, 2018 at 11:35 a.m. (local daylight 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 4:30 am on March 21, 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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