MACON COUNTY COMMISSIONER SEPTEMBER MEETING
The Macon County Commissioners met for their regular monthly meeting last night in the courthouse. Among the items they approved was a request from Sheriff Holland to pursue a grant of $65,000 to purchase car cameras and body cams. Video of the meeting will be published later today.
LOCAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
A stationary front will remain from the Texas coast to Virginia through midweek, bringing showers and thunderstorms to our area. Hurricane Florence may make landfall somewhere along the Carolina coast early Friday. There will be an increasing threat for flooding as the remnants of Florence drifts inland.
Hazardous Weather Outlook for the National Weather Service
Impacts from heavy rainfall due to Tropical Cyclone Florence are becoming increasingly likely late this week into early next week. Preparedness measures for flooding rain, landslides in mountainous areas, and gusty winds that could damage trees and power lines should be taken. The track of Tropical Cyclone Florence will need to be closely monitored by interests across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia throughout the week.
A map of the current thinking of the National Hurricane Center as to where the rain will fall and how much. These totals are subject to change.
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Weather Almanac for September 12th (1872-2016)
Record weather events for this date in Macon County
Highest Temperature 92°F in Franklin in 1962
Lowest Temperature 36°F in Highlands in 1917
Greatest Rainfall 2.55 inches in Highlands in 2017
Record Weather Events for September (1872-2017)
Highest Temperature 98°F in Franklin on Sept 4, 1975
Lowest Temperature 27°F in Franklin on Sept 30, 1967
Greatest Rainfall 11.87 inches in Highlands on Sept 29, 1964
Record weather events for this date and month in Macon County
Record Weather Events for Sept 12th in North Carolina
Highest Temperature 104°F in Jackson, Northampton County in 1983
Lowest Temperature 31°F in Goldsboro, Wayne County in 1900
Greatest Rainfall 7.10 inches in Lenoir, Caldwell County in 1878
Record Weather Events for September in North Carolina
Highest Temperature 109°F in Weldon, Halifax County on 09-07-1954
Lowest Temperature 23°F in Marion, McDowell County on 09-28-2000
Greatest Rainfall 18.30 inches in Southport, Brunswick County on 09-16-1999
WEATHER FORECAST MAPS
Forecast maps for 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]
(These images replace the three-day forecast maps)
THREE DAY OUTLOOK
FRANKLIN AREA
TODAY
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with highs near the lower 80s. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
TONIGHT
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
THURSDAY
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
FRIDAY
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
OTTO AREA
TODAY
Scattered showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
TONIGHT
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
THURSDAY
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
FRIDAY
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
FRIDAY NIGHT
A 30 percent chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
HIGHLANDS AREA
TODAY
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with highs near the lower 70s. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
TONIGHT
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows near the lower 60s. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
THURSDAY
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with lows near the lower 60s. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
FRIDAY
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
FRIDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
NANTAHALA AREA
TODAY
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with highs near the lower 70s. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
TONIGHT
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows near the lower 60s. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
THURSDAY
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with lows near the lower 60s. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
FRIDAY
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
FRIDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
GOES-16 GeoColor - True Color daytime, multispectral IR
11:37 pm last night to 2:47 am this morning
HAZARDS
Hazardous weather is not expected.
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 - Band 15 - 12.3 µm - Dirty Longwave Window - IR (Precipitation)
12:07 am to 3:02 am this morning
TROPICAL OUTLOOK
The computer models continue to struggle in coming up with a solution that accurately forecasts the movement of FLORENCE. The latest feature to show up is a high-pressure ridge and steering currents at the 500 mb level of the upper atmosphere that will temporarily prevent Hurricane Florence from escaping to the north as most hurricanes do shortly after making landfall.
Right now, it looks like the storm will weaken and move west as a Tropical Depression. Rainfall amounts for Macon County are still uncertain as the storm remnants are forecast to slowly drift our way. The NHC consensus 5 Day Cone for 2 am this morning is posted below. (Remember that the forecasts for this storm are changing every few hours as more data from weather instruments in the region, Hurricane Hunters, and weather balloons are added into the computer models.
Tropical Tidbit from Levi Cowan of TropicalTidbits.com https://www.tropicaltidbits.com
(this video was published last night just before 7 pm.
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Wed Sep 12 2018
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Florence, located over the western Atlantic Ocean, on Hurricane Helene, located over the eastern Atlantic, and on Tropical Storm Isaac, located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles.
1. Showers and thunderstorms have not become any better organized during the past several hours in association with a trough of low pressure located over the south-central Gulf of Mexico. In addition, satellite data and surface observations indicate that there is still no sign of a surface circulation. However, upper-level winds are forecast to become more conducive for development, and a tropical depression is likely to form on Thursday or Friday before the system reaches the western Gulf Coast. An Air Force reconnaissance plane is scheduled to investigate the system later today, if necessary. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected across portions of northeastern Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana late this week, and interests there should monitor the progress of this system.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...50 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...high...70 percent.
2. A non-tropical area of low pressure located several hundred miles west of the Azores is producing a large area of showers and thunderstorms and gale-force winds. This system could gradually acquire tropical or subtropical characteristics during the next few days while it meanders over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. For more information, see High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...50 percent.
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Uptown Gallery classes
(These are on-going classes – repeat weekly)
Free classes and open studio times are being offered at 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.
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 6:49 a.m.
Sunrise 7:14 a.m.
Sun transit 1:30 p.m.
Sunset 7:45 p.m.
End civil twilight 8:10 p.m.
Moon
Moonrise 10:15 a.m.
Moon transit 4:09 p.m.
Moonset 9:57 p.m.
Phase of the Moon on September 12, 2018: Waxing Crescent with 11% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: New Moon on September 9, 2018 at 2:01 p.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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3:45 am on September 12, 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, National Hurricane Center, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, University of Utah Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and the Weather Prediction Center.
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