SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Highlands School is on a one-hour delay.
Nantahala School is on a two-hour delay
[Source]
The call for the Franklin area district schools is not usually made until after the daily weather outlook is published. It will be updated here and on social media if changes are announced.
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**5:06 am** Jackson County Schools are on a delay schedule:
Thursday, March 22, Jackson County Public Schools, NC is on a DELAY SCHEDULE.
Smoky Mountain District is on a 2-hour delay; Blue Ridge is on a 2 1/2 hour delay (B-Schedule).
Buses will not run on icy roads.
[Source]
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LOCAL OUTLOOK
Dry and unseasonably cool high pressure will dominate our weather through Friday. The next low-pressure system is expected to arrive for the weekend with increased chances for light precipitation. A Canadian high pressure will bring dry weather to start next week.
[click on each image below to enlarge, each image is the representation of the forecast for 8 am today, Friday and Saturday]
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Weather Almanac for March 21st (1872-2016)
Record weather events for this date in Macon County
Highest Temperature 80°F in Highlands in 1935
Lowest Temperature 10°F in Franklin in 1965
Greatest Rainfall 3.49 inches in Highlands in 1955
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 6.0 inches in Franklin in 1872
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
Macon Media is experimenting with the three-day outlook to give a more tailored outlook for different areas of the county. Feel free to give feedback at fb.com/MaconMediaNews
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FRANKLIN AREA
TODAY
Sunny, with highs near the upper 40s and winds 10 to 15 mph out of the northwest, gusting to 20 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear skies. Lows in the upper 20s and winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid-50s. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Calm winds. 40% chance of rain, mainly after midnight.
SATURDAY
Cloudy skies. Highs in the mid-50s. 50% chance of rain.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy skies. Lows in the mid-40s. 70% chance of showers.
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OTTO AREA
TODAY
Sunny. Highs near 50. Winds 10 to 15 mph out of the northwest, gusting into the 25 mph range.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear skies. Lows in the mid-to-upper 20s. Winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny skies. Highs in the low-to-mid 50s. Winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy skies. Lows in the mid-to-upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest becoming calm before midnight.
SATURDAY
Cloudy skies with highs in the mid-50s. 50% chance of rain.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Lows in the mid-40s. 70% chance of showers.
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HIGHLANDS AREA
TODAY
Sunny skies. Highs near 40 and wind chills will make it feel like it is below freezing at times. Winds 15 to 20 mph, gusts in the 25 to 30 mph range.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear skies. Lows in the mid-20s with wind chills making it feel close to the upper teens and near 20. Winds 10 to 15 mph out of the northwest, gusting into the 25 mph range.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny skies. Highs in the mid-40s. Winds around 10 mph out of the northwest.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy skies. Lows near the mid-30s with wind chills making it feel like it is below freezing. Winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest.
SATURDAY
Cloudy. Highs near 50. 50% chance of rain.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with lows near 40. 70% chance of rain.
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NANTAHALA AREA
TODAY
Sunny skies with highs near the mid-40s with wind chills making it fell like it is in the upper 30s at times. Winds 10 to 15 mph out of the northwest, gusting into the 20 to 25 mph range. Winds will be 10 to 15 mph higher in the higher elevations.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear skies. Lows near the mid-20s with wind chills making id feel closer to 20. Winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy skies. High in the mid-to-upper 40s. Calm winds in the morning, then increasing to 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy skies. Lows in the mid-30s. Calm winds. 40% chance of rain, mainly after 10 pm. Snow showers are possible above 3000 feet. Little of no accumulation expected.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy and rainy. Highs in the mid-50s. 60% chance of rain.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy and rainy. Lows in the mid-40s. 70% chance of rain.
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GOES 16 GeoColor - Infrared Loop
11:42 pm to 02:52 am
HAZARDS
Black ice may be possible on area roadways where snow accumulated or where recent rainfall has frozen and runs off into the rods, so please be careful on your morning commutes. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by 10 or 11 am in most areas. Be careful where roadways traverse the northern sides of hills and slopes. These locations will take longer to rise above freezing.
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding the possibility of black ice and it is posted below for your convenience.
***Special Weather Statement***
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
126 AM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018
Given recent snowfall and current subfreezing temperatures, roads may be slippery through the morning hours where accumulated snow remains, especially across areas along the Tennessee border that were previously under a Winter Storm Warning. Further east across the escarpment, small patches of snow may remain on roads and elevated surfaces which may create isolated patches of black ice. Motorists are urged to slow down and use caution while traveling.
With warming temperatures today, residual snow will melt only to refreeze tonight with another round of subfreezing temperatures expected. This may cause black ice concerns to become more widespread across the western North Carolina mountains tonight through early Friday 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
GOES-16 ABI CONUS - 11.20 um (Precipitation)
3:02 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!
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 a 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 7:09 a.m.
Sunrise 7:34 a.m.
Sun transit 1:40 p.m.
Sunset 7:47 p.m.
End civil twilight 8:12 p.m.
Moon
Moonset 12:11 a.m.
Moonrise 11:04 a.m.
Moon transit 6:07 p.m.
Moonset 1:15 a.m. tomorrow morning
Phase of the Moon on March 22, 2018: Waxing Crescent with 28% 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 3:305 am on March 22, 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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