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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, October 31, 2018




News Brief

As of 7 pm last night (Oct 30th), 6,440 Maconians (24.45% turnout) had cast a ballot on early voting. Early voting is taking place at the Board of Elections Office in Franklin and the Highlands Civic Center in Highlands. Weekday hours are from 7 am to 7 pm and the last day to vote early will be Saturday, November 3rd, from 8 am to 1 pm. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th, from 7 am to 7 pm. If you do not know where to vote on Election Day, use the handy-dandy lookup tool on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website. [LINK]


Other numbers from early voting in Macon County are posted below:

October 30th

By Affiliation (greatest numbers first)

Republican 265
Unaffiliated 166
Democrat 163
Libertarian 1

Total to Date
By Affiliation by number and percentage of those registered by that affiliation
(greatest numbers first)

Republican 2,780 (26.04% turnout)
Unaffiliated 1,873 (20.82% turnout)
Democrat 1,770 (27.07% turnout))
Libertarian 16 (11.94% turnout)

By Sex

Female 3,423 (309 voted on the 30th)
Male 2,997 (283 voted on the 30th)
Undesignated 20 (3 voted on the 30th)



OUTLOOK

A cold front is expected to approach from the west and move through the region late Thursday into early Friday. The front is expected to linger to our east on Friday, with high pressure returning over the weekend.


THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
Testing a new feature that shows a forecast of precipitation, air pressure and thickness level (cold-air damming) for three days in six-hour increments.




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:
https://www.facebook.com/Adams.Oldcastle.Franklin.NC/

All your masonry needs are available. Our phone number is 828.524.8545, the public is welcome, we’ll help you with your with your next project.


Record Weather Events for October 31st

Record weather events for this date in Macon County
(1872-2016)

Highest Temperature 84°F in Franklin in 1950
Lowest Temperature 15°F in Highlands in 1917
Greatest Rainfall 3.30 inches in Nantahala in 1949
Greatest Snowfall 0.7 inches in Highlands in 2012


Record Weather Events for October (1872-2017)

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on Oct 5, 1954
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands on Oct 30, 1910
Greatest Rainfall 9.91 inches in Highlands on Oct 4, 1964
Greatest Snowfall 1.0 inches in Highlands on October 20, 1913

An expanded almanac is available that covers record weather events, climate averages, and an astronomy section. [LINK]


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)





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FRANKLIN AREA

Today

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 6 mph.

Thursday

A chance of rain between 9am and 1pm, then showers likely after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 54. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southwest. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.



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OTTO AREA

Today

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph.

Thursday

A chance of rain between 9am and 1pm, then showers likely after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 54. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.



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HIGHLANDS AREA

Today

Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday

A chance of rain between 9am and 1pm, then showers likely after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 49. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.



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NANTAHALA AREA

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

A chance of rain between 9am and 1pm, then showers likely after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 50. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.



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GOES-16 GeoColor - True Color daytime, multispectral IR
11:42 pm last night to 2:37 am this morning

GeoColor is a multispectral product composed of True Color (using a simulated green component) during the daytime, and an Infrared product that uses bands 7 and 13 at night. During the day, the imagery looks approximately as it would appear when viewed with human eyes from space. At night, the blue colors represent liquid water clouds such as fog and stratus, while gray to white indicate higher ice clouds, and the city lights come from a static database that was derived from the VIIRS Day Night Band.

Geocolor was developed at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) and STAR's Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch (RAMMB).


HAZARDS

Hazardous weather is not expected today. Glorious fall weather is.

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)
12:02 am to 2:57 am this morning

12.3 µm - "Dirty" Longwave IR Window Band - 2 km resolution - Band 15 at 12.3 µm offers nearly continuous monitoring for numerous applications, though usually through a split window difference with a cleaner window channel. These differences can better estimate low-level moisture, volcanic ash, airborne dust/sand, sea surface temperature, and cloud particle size.


TROPICAL OUTLOOK

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Wed Oct 31 2018

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Oscar, located over the central Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.




MACON CALENDAR

If you have an event you wish to be added to this calendar, please send the information, along with a flyer in pdf format or a high-quality photo, to editor@maconmedia.com. If you want text published, please include a paragraph with your photo, flyer or graphics. Please include date(s) and time(s).
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.

Organizers of political events must make themselves available for a video interview at least 7 days before a political event they wish Macon Media to promote. Two weeks is the preferred time frame to maximize awareness.

Giles for Sheriff Meet and Greets

Chili & Soup Dinner with Eric Giles

Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 5 PM – 7 PM

Eric Giles candidate for Macon County Sheriff will be holding a meet and greet dinner for the fine people of Nantahala Community. There will be homemade soup and homemade chili and of course some tasty desserts. This will be a fun time to fellowship and talk with Eric Giles one on one, ask questions and get to know him. Everyone is invited to attend. Facebook event page >> https://www.facebook.com/events/184180139162046/


REACH Purple Purse Challenge


During the month of October, REACH is participating in the Purple Purse Challenge. This Challenge unites nonprofits in a national competition to raise funds for life-changing services for domestic violence survivors. 100% of donations go directly to REACH and they allow REACH to compete for weekly cash prizes and bonus challenges supported by the Allstate Foundation!

You can make a donation securely online through the link below:
www.crowdrise.com/reachofmaconcounty-purplepurse2018

Thank you for your time and support!

Visit REACH of Macon County online at the following locations:

Facebook [LINK]

Website [LINK]

If you have an emergency situation regarding domestic violence, please call 911

REACH 24/7 Hotline:

Macon County 828-369-5544
Jackson County 828-586-8969


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 7:28 a.m.
Sunrise 7:54 a.m.
Sun transit 1:17 p.m.
Sunset 6:40 p.m.
End civil twilight 7:06 p.m.


Moon

Moonrise 12:10 a.m.
Moon transit 7:25 a.m.
Moonset 2:36 p.m.


Phase of the Moon on October 31, 2018: Last Quarter at 12:40 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]

CROWDFUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month.


Become a Patron!

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only. Macon Media rewards early sponsors/underwriters with lifetime guaranteed low rates while newer sponsors/underwriters pay higher rates based on the date they first support Macon Media.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online.

3:57 am on October 31, 2018

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconSafety


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, Sky and Telescope Magazine, Astronomy Magazine, 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.

Almanac for October 31, 2018





This post has information about weather extremes and averages in Macon County, in North Carolina and beyond. If you have suggestions for what you would like to see included here, please email Macon Media with Almanac in the subject line at editor@MaconMedia.com


Weather Averages for September in and around Macon County



Franklin Highlands Andrews Clayton Cullowhee Bryson

City
High 78 72 80 79 78 80
Low 54 61 54 55 55 55
Rain 4.61 7.64 4.45 5.94 4.21 5.04
Snow 0 0 0 0 0 0



Today in Weather History


1876: The Great Backerganj, also known as the Bengal cyclone of 1876 struck Bangladesh, then part of the province of Bengal in British India on this day.

A maximum wind speed of 137 mph along with a storm surge of 10 to 45 feet inundated the coastal region. This storm likely caused at least 200,000 deaths along with displacing many others. It is listed as the 6th most deadly tropical cyclone in world history.

Wikipedia [LINK]

Weather Underground: 35 Deadliest Tropical Cyclones in History [LINK]

Popular Science Monthly December 1877: The Great Bengal Cyclone of 1876 [LINK]



2016: The 2016 Wildfires in Macon County and western North Carolina were being fought by the USFS, the NCFS, and local volunteer fire departments. The Macon MEdia daily weather briefing started as a result of these fires as a way to keep Maconians informed on the fire situation the efforts of these organizations to stop their spread and contain them. The October 31st, 2016 update is posted on the blog [LINK] and on Facebook. [LINK]



Record Weather Events for October 31st

Record weather events for this date in Macon County
(1872-2016)

Highest Temperature 84°F in Franklin in 1950
Lowest Temperature 15°F in Highlands in 1917
Greatest Rainfall 3.30 inches in Nantahala in 1949
Greatest Snowfall 0.7 inches in Highlands in 2012



Record Weather Events for October (1872-2017)

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on Oct 5, 1954
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands on Oct 30, 1910
Greatest Rainfall 9.91 inches in Highlands on Oct 4, 1964
Greatest Snowfall 1.0 inches in Highlands on October 20, 1913


Record Weather Events for October 31st in North Carolina

Highest Temperature 90°F in Southport, Brunswick County in 1971
Lowest Temperature 10°F in Montreat, Yancey County in 1930
Greatest Rainfall 4.50 inches in Yanceyville, Caswell County in 1949
Greatest Snowfall 3.0 inches in Marshall, Madison County in 2012


Record Weather Events for October in North Carolina

Highest Temperature 102°F in Albemarle, Stanly County on 10-06-1954
Lowest Temperature 8°F in Banner Elk, Avery County on 10-21-1952
Greatest Rainfall 14.00 inches in Aberdeen, Moore County on 10-06-1913
Greatest Snowfall 11.00 in Mount Mitchell, Yancey County on 10-25-1990


Sun and Moon


Sun

Begin civil twilight 7:28 a.m.
Sunrise 7:54 a.m.
Sun transit 1:17 p.m.
Sunset 6:40 p.m.
End civil twilight 7:06 p.m.


Moon

Moonrise 12:10 a.m.
Moon transit 7:25 a.m.
Moonset 2:36 p.m.


The phase of the Moon on October 31, 2018: Last Quarter at 12:40 p.m. (local daylight time)



CROWDFUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month.


Become a Patron!

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only. Macon Media rewards early sponsors/underwriters with lifetime guaranteed low rates while newer sponsors/underwriters pay higher rates based on the date they first support Macon Media.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online.

Published at 3:08 am on October 31, 2018

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconAlmanac


Data and information sources: Sources (except where otherwise credited): heavens-above.com, The National Weather Service, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, National Hurricane Center, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, U.S. Naval Observatory, University of Utah Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Youtube, and the Weather Prediction Center.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, October 30, 2018




News Brief

As of 7 pm last night (Oct 29th), 5.845 Maconians (22.19% turnout) had cast a ballot on early voting. Early voting is taking place at the Board of Elections Office in Franklin and the Highlands Civic Center in Highlands. Weekday hours are from 7 am to 7 pm and the last day to vote early will be Saturday, November 3rd, from 8 am to 1 pm. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th, from 7 am to 7 pm. If you do not know where to vote on Election Day, use the handy-dandy lookup tool on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website. [LINK]


Other numbers from early voting in Macon County are posted below:
(an in-depth analysis of the numbers will be posted later today)

By Affiliation (greatest numbers first)

Republican 2,515 (23.56% turnout)
Unaffiliated 1,707 (18.98% turnout)
Democrat 1,607 (24.58% turnout))
Libertarian 15 (11.19% turnout)

By Sex

Female 3,114
Male 2,714
Undesignated 17



OUTLOOK

High pressure will linger over the region today, before gradually moving off the coast on Wednesday. A cold front will then approach from the west and move through the forecast area on Thursday, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the area. High pressure is expected to return to the region later in the weekend.

DAY SPONSOR

Macon Media is being underwritten today by the Giles for Sheriff Campaign.

A Chili & Soup Dinner with Eric Giles will be taking place at the Nantahala Community Center on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 5 PM – 7 PM. [LINK]

For more information on the campaign, please visit the following:

Facebook: [LINK]

Website: [LINK]


THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
Testing a new feature that shows a forecast of precipitation, air pressure and thickness level (cold-air damming) for three days in six-hour increments.




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:
https://www.facebook.com/Adams.Oldcastle.Franklin.NC/

All your masonry needs are available. Our phone number is 828.524.8545, the public is welcome, we’ll help you with your with your next project.


Record Weather Events for October 30th

Record weather events for this date in Macon County
(1872-2016)

Highest Temperature 82°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2016
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands in 1910
Greatest Rainfall 3.54 inches in Highlands in 1918
Greatest Snowfall (there has been no measurable snowfall recorded on this date)


Record Weather Events for October (1872-2017)

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on Oct 5, 1954
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands on Oct 30, 1910
Greatest Rainfall 9.91 inches in Highlands on Oct 4, 1964
Greatest Snowfall 1.0 inches in Highlands on October 20, 1913

An expanded almanac is available that covers record weather events, climate averages, and an astronomy section. [LINK]


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)





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FRANKLIN AREA

Today

Sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light east wind.

Thursday

Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.



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OTTO AREA

Today

Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Light south wind.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.

Thursday

Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.



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HIGHLANDS AREA

Today

Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 3pm. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers, mainly before 4am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.



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NANTAHALA AREA

Today

Sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 9 mph.

Thursday

Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.



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GOES-16 GeoColor - True Color daytime, multispectral IR
11:42 pm last night to 2:37 am this morning

GeoColor is a multispectral product composed of True Color (using a simulated green component) during the daytime, and an Infrared product that uses bands 7 and 13 at night. During the day, the imagery looks approximately as it would appear when viewed with human eyes from space. At night, the blue colors represent liquid water clouds such as fog and stratus, while gray to white indicate higher ice clouds, and the city lights come from a static database that was derived from the VIIRS Day Night Band.

Geocolor was developed at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) and STAR's Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch (RAMMB).


HAZARDS

A wind advisory is in effect until 11 am this morning. A copy of the advisory is posted below.

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)
12:02 am to 2:57 am this morning

12.3 µm - "Dirty" Longwave IR Window Band - 2 km resolution - Band 15 at 12.3 µm offers nearly continuous monitoring for numerous applications, though usually through a split window difference with a cleaner window channel. These differences can better estimate low-level moisture, volcanic ash, airborne dust/sand, sea surface temperature, and cloud particle size.


TROPICAL OUTLOOK

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Tue Oct 30 2018

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Oscar, located over the central Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.



MACON CALENDAR

If you have an event you wish to be added to this calendar, please send the information, along with a flyer in pdf format or a high-quality photo, to editor@maconmedia.com. If you want text published, please include a paragraph with your photo, flyer or graphics. Please include date(s) and time(s).
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.

Organizers of political events must make themselves available for a video interview at least 7 days before a political event they wish Macon Media to promote. Two weeks is the preferred time frame to maximize awareness.

Giles for Sheriff Meet and Greets

Chili & Soup Dinner with Eric Giles

Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 5 PM – 7 PM

Eric Giles candidate for Macon County Sheriff will be holding a meet and greet dinner for the fine people of Nantahala Community. There will be homemade soup and homemade chili and of course some tasty desserts. This will be a fun time to fellowship and talk with Eric Giles one on one, ask questions and get to know him. Everyone is invited to attend. Facebook event page >> https://www.facebook.com/events/184180139162046/


REACH Purple Purse Challenge


During the month of October, REACH is participating in the Purple Purse Challenge. This Challenge unites nonprofits in a national competition to raise funds for life-changing services for domestic violence survivors. 100% of donations go directly to REACH and they allow REACH to compete for weekly cash prizes and bonus challenges supported by the Allstate Foundation!

You can make a donation securely online through the link below:
www.crowdrise.com/reachofmaconcounty-purplepurse2018

Thank you for your time and support!

Visit REACH of Macon County online at the following locations:

Facebook [LINK]

Website [LINK]

If you have an emergency situation regarding domestic violence, please call 911

REACH 24/7 Hotline:

Macon County 828-369-5544
Jackson County 828-586-8969


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 7:27 a.m.
Sunrise 7:53 a.m.
Sun transit 1:17 p.m.
Sunset 6:41 p.m.
End civil twilight 7:07 p.m.


Moon

Moonrise 11:07 p.m. last night
Moon transit 6:27 a.m.
Moonset 1:45 p.m.


The phase of the Moon on October 30, 2018: Waning Gibbous with 62% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: Last Quarter on October 31, 2018, at 12:40 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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3:16 am on October 30, 2018

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconSafety


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, Sky and Telescope Magazine, Astronomy Magazine, 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.

Almanac for October 30, 2018





This post has information about weather extremes and averages in Macon County, in North Carolina and beyond. If you have suggestions for what you would like to see included here, please email Macon Media with Almanac in the subject line at editor@MaconMedia.com


Weather Averages for September in and around Macon County



Franklin Highlands Andrews Clayton Cullowhee Bryson

City
High 78 72 80 79 78 80
Low 54 61 54 55 55 55
Rain 4.61 7.64 4.45 5.94 4.21 5.04
Snow 0 0 0 0 0 0



Today in Weather History


1991: The Perfect Storm, also known as the No-Name Storm reached maximum strength on this day with a low pressure of 972 mb and sustained winds of 69 mph. The Andrea Gail was reported missing on this day and later presumed lost with all six souls aboard her.

Wikipedia: The Perfect Storm [LINK]

Wikipedia: Hurricane Grace [LINK]

Wikipedia: F/V Andrea Gail [LINK]

VIDEOS

C-SPAN Program



The Weather Channel Clip of Jim Cantore Discussing the Storm in 1991



Sea Hunters: Season 1 Episode 13 "The Search for Andrea Gail"




Record Weather Events for October 30th

Record weather events for this date in Macon County
(1872-2016)

Highest Temperature 82°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2016
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands in 1910
Greatest Rainfall 3.54 inches in Highlands in 1918
Greatest Snowfall (there has been no measurable snowfall recorded on this date)



Record Weather Events for October (1872-2017)

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on Oct 5, 1954
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands on Oct 30, 1910
Greatest Rainfall 9.91 inches in Highlands on Oct 4, 1964
Greatest Snowfall 1.0 inches in Highlands on October 20, 1913


Record Weather Events for October 30th in North Carolina

Highest Temperature 89°F in Lexington, Davidson County in 1943
Lowest Temperature 11°F in Banner Elk, Avery County in 1910
Greatest Rainfall 6.17 inches in Marion, McDowell County in 1921
Greatest Snowfall 5.5 inches in Boone, Watauaga County in 2012


Record Weather Events for October in North Carolina

Highest Temperature 102°F in Albemarle, Stanly County on 10-06-1954
Lowest Temperature 8°F in Banner Elk, Avery County on 10-21-1952
Greatest Rainfall 14.00 inches in Aberdeen, Moore County on 10-06-1913
Greatest Snowfall 11.00 in Mount Mitchell, Yancey County on 10-25-1990


Sun and Moon


Sun

Begin civil twilight 7:27 a.m.
Sunrise 7:53 a.m.
Sun transit 1:17 p.m.
Sunset 6:41 p.m.
End civil twilight 7:07 p.m.


Moon

Moonrise 11:07 p.m. last night
Moon transit 6:27 a.m.
Moonset 1:45 p.m.


Phase of the Moon on October 30, 2018: Waning Gibbous with 62% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: Last Quarter on October 31, 2018 at 12:40 p.m. (local daylight time)



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Published at 2:10 am on October 30, 2018

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconAlmanac


Data and information sources: Sources (except where otherwise credited): heavens-above.com, The National Weather Service, National Oceanic

Atmospheric Administration, National Hurricane Center, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, U.S. Naval Observatory, University of Utah Department

of Atmospheric Sciences, Youtube, and the Weather Prediction Center.

Monday, October 29, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, October 29, 2018




News Brief

The President and the Governor have ordered flags lowered to half-staff until sunset on October 31st to honor the victims of the Pittsburgh shooting. Press releases are on the blog. [LINK]

Almanac for Today [LINK]

A Wind Advisory is in effect until 11 am today. A copy of the advisory is in the hazards section below and also on the blog. [LINK]


OUTLOOK

Skies will clear today as high pressure moves over the region and remains in place through midweek. On Thursday, a cold front will approach from the west, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the area.


THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
Testing a new feature that shows a forecast of precipitation, air pressure and thickness level (cold-air damming) for three days in six-hour increments.




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Record Weather Events for October 29th

Record weather events for this date in Macon County
(1872-2016)

Highest Temperature 81°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2016
Lowest Temperature 16°F in Highlands in 1903
Greatest Rainfall 5.20 inches in Highlands in 1918
Greatest Snowfall 0.5 inches in Highlands in 1910


Record Weather Events for October (1872-2017)

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on Oct 5, 1954
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands on Oct 30, 1910
Greatest Rainfall 9.91 inches in Highlands on Oct 4, 1964
Greatest Snowfall 1.0 inches in Highlands on October 20, 1913

An expanded almanac is available that covers record weather events, climate averages, and an astronomy section. [LINK]


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)





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FRANKLIN AREA

Today

Sunny, with a high near 61. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Light south wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.



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OTTO AREA

Today

Sunny, with a high near 61. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light south southwest wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.



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HIGHLANDS AREA

Today

Sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.



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NANTAHALA AREA

Today

Sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.



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GOES-16 GeoColor - True Color daytime, multispectral IR
11:37 pm last night to 2:32 am this morning

GeoColor is a multispectral product composed of True Color (using a simulated green component) during the daytime, and an Infrared product that uses bands 7 and 13 at night. During the day, the imagery looks approximately as it would appear when viewed with human eyes from space. At night, the blue colors represent liquid water clouds such as fog and stratus, while gray to white indicate higher ice clouds, and the city lights come from a static database that was derived from the VIIRS Day Night Band.

Geocolor was developed at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) and STAR's Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch (RAMMB).


HAZARDS

A wind advisory is in effect until 11 am this morning. A copy of the advisory is posted below.

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



***Wind Advisory***

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
818 PM EDT Sun Oct 28 2018

...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

.Gusty northwest winds will develop behind a passing cold front through the early morning hours. The strongest winds will impact mainly the higher elevations and especially locations in the northern mountains of western North Carolina.

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT MONDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains of western North Carolina as well as Rabun County in northeast Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Very windy conditions.

* TIMING...This evening through Monday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph, especially along the higher ridges of the northern mountains.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.



GOES 16 - Band 15 - 12.3 µm - Dirty Longwave Window - IR (Precipitation)
11:42 pm last night to 2:37 am this morning

12.3 µm - "Dirty" Longwave IR Window Band - 2 km resolution - Band 15 at 12.3 µm offers nearly continuous monitoring for numerous applications, though usually through a split window difference with a cleaner window channel. These differences can better estimate low-level moisture, volcanic ash, airborne dust/sand, sea surface temperature, and cloud particle size.


TROPICAL OUTLOOK

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Mon Oct 29 2018

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Oscar, located over the central Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.




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Organizers of political events must make themselves available for a video interview at least 7 days before a political event they wish Macon Media to promote. Two weeks is the preferred time frame to maximize awareness.

Giles for Sheriff Meet and Greets

Chili & Soup Dinner with Eric Giles

Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 5 PM – 7 PM

Eric Giles candidate for Macon County Sheriff will be holding a meet and greet dinner for the fine people of Nantahala Community. There will be homemade soup and homemade chili and of course some tasty desserts. This will be a fun time to fellowship and talk with Eric Giles one on one, ask questions and get to know him. Everyone is invited to attend. Facebook event page >> https://www.facebook.com/events/184180139162046/


REACH Purple Purse Challenge



During the month of October, REACH is participating in the Purple Purse Challenge. This Challenge unites nonprofits in a national competition to raise funds for life-changing services for domestic violence survivors. 100% of donations go directly to REACH and they allow REACH to compete for weekly cash prizes and bonus challenges supported by the Allstate Foundation!

You can make a donation securely online through the link below:
www.crowdrise.com/reachofmaconcounty-purplepurse2018

Thank you for your time and support!

Visit REACH of Macon County online at the following locations:

Facebook [LINK]

Website [LINK]

If you have an emergency situation regarding domestic violence, please call 911

REACH 24/7 Hotline:

Macon County 828-369-5544
Jackson County 828-586-8969


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 7:26 a.m.
Sunrise 7:52 a.m.
Sun transit 1:17 p.m.
Sunset 6:42 p.m.
End civil twilight 7:08 p.m.


Moon

Moonrise 10:09 p.m. last night
Moon transit 5:28 a.m.
Moonset 12:48 p.m.
Moonrise 11:07 p.m.


Phase of the Moon on October 29, 2018: Waning Gibbous with 72% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: Last Quarter on October 31, 2018 at 12:40 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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Published at 2:57 am on October 29, 2018
Information about the Press Release from NC Governor added at 7:50 am


#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconSafety


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, Sky and Telescope Magazine, Astronomy Magazine, 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.

A Wind Advisory is in Effect Until 11 am This Morning



The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory that will be in effect until 11 am this morning. A copy of the advisory has been posted below for your convenience.




WEATHER SPONSOR



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Open 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F, located at 895 Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC. Visit our Facebook page at:
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All your masonry needs are available. Our phone number is 828.524.8545, the public is welcome, we’ll help you with your with your next project.



***Wind Advisory***

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
818 PM EDT Sun Oct 28 2018

...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

.Gusty northwest winds will develop behind a passing cold front through the early morning hours. The strongest winds will impact mainly the higher elevations and especially locations in the northern mountains of western North Carolina.

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT MONDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The mountains of western North Carolina as well as Rabun County in northeast Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Very windy conditions.

* TIMING...This evening through Monday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph, especially along the higher ridges of the northern mountains.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.



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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.



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Published at 2:38 am on October 29, 2018



Almanac for October 29, 2018





This post has information about weather extremes and averages in Macon County, in North Carolina and beyond. If you have suggestions for what you would like to see included here, please email Macon Media with Almanac in the subject line at editor@MaconMedia.com


Weather Averages for September in and around Macon County



Franklin Highlands Andrews Clayton Cullowhee Bryson

City
High 78 72 80 79 78 80
Low 54 61 54 55 55 55
Rain 4.61 7.64 4.45 5.94 4.21 5.04
Snow 0 0 0 0 0 0



Today in Weather History


1948: An historic smog event occurred in the town of Donora, Pennsylvania. The smog killed 20 people and sickened 7,000 more.

Facebook: Donora Smog Museum Article [LINK]

Wikipedia [LINK]

VIDEOS

The Weather Channel



Portion of a Newsreel






Record Weather Events for October 29th

Record weather events for this date in Macon County
(1872-2016)

Highest Temperature 81°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2016
Lowest Temperature 16°F in Highlands in 1903
Greatest Rainfall 5.20 inches in Highlands in 1918
Greatest Snowfall 0.5 inches in Highlands in 1910



Record Weather Events for October (1872-2017)

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on Oct 5, 1954
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands on Oct 30, 1910
Greatest Rainfall 9.91 inches in Highlands on Oct 4, 1964
Greatest Snowfall 1.0 inches in Highlands on October 20, 1913


Record Weather Events for October 29th in North Carolina

Highest Temperature 98°F in Cullowhee, Jackson County in 1981
Lowest Temperature 9°F in Montreat, Yancey County in 1952
Greatest Rainfall 5.20 inches in Highlands, Macon County in 1918
Greatest Snowfall 8.0 inches in Waynesville, Haywood County in 1908


Record Weather Events for October in North Carolina

Highest Temperature 102°F in Albemarle, Stanly County on 10-06-1954
Lowest Temperature 8°F in Banner Elk, Avery County on 10-21-1952
Greatest Rainfall 14.00 inches in Aberdeen, Moore County on 10-06-1913
Greatest Snowfall 11.00 in Mount Mitchell, Yancey County on 10-25-1990


Sun and Moon


Sun
Begin civil twilight 7:26 a.m.
Sunrise 7:52 a.m.
Sun transit 1:17 p.m.
Sunset 6:42 p.m.
End civil twilight 7:08 p.m.
Moon
Moonrise 10:09 p.m. on preceding day
Moon transit 5:28 a.m.
Moonset 12:48 p.m.
Moonrise 11:07 p.m.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: Last Quarter on October 31, 2018 at 12:40 p.m. (local daylight time)

Phase of the Moon on October 29, 2018: Waning Gibbous with 72% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.



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Become a Patron!

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more information. Serious inquiries only. Macon Media rewards early sponsors/underwriters with lifetime guaranteed low rates while newer sponsors/underwriters pay higher rates based on the date they first support Macon Media.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online.

Published at 12:45 am on October 28, 2018

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconAlmanac


Data and information sources: Sources (except where otherwise credited): heavens-above.com, The National Weather Service, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, National Hurricane Center, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, U.S. Naval Observatory, University of Utah Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Youtube, and the Weather Prediction Center.