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Friday, November 30, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Friday, November 30, 2018





Local Government Meeting Agendas

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting at 6 pm on December 3rd in the lower level of the town hall. The public agenda and agenda packet is posted on the blog. [LINK]

The Macon County Board of Commissioners will be meeting at 6 pm on December 3rd in the Commissioner Boardroom on the third floor of the county courthouse. The public agenda and agenda packet is posted on the blog. [LINK]



Outlook

A broad area of cold and dry high pressure builds in and persists through the middle part of the week. By Thursday, a weak front will approach the mountains. Another storm system is expected to take shape late in the week, bringing another round of rain for Saturday and Sunday.


THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
This animated image shows a forecast of precipitation, air pressure and thickness level (cold-air damming) for three days in six-hour increments.
Green, Yellow, and Red indicate rain. Orange and Purple Indicate Freezing Rain or other freezing precipitation. Blue indicates snow.





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Weather Hazards

Hazardous weather is not anticipated today.


WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]




FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near the upper 50s. Winds out of the southwest 3 to 5 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers before 5am, then a chance of rain after 5am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind rising to come out of the southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

Rain likely before 2pm, then showers between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 60. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rainfall is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph. Chance of rainfall is 70%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near the upper 60s.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.


OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Showers likely. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 55. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers before 4am, then a chance of rain after 4am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Winds out of the south 3 to 6 mph. Chance of rainfall is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

Rain before 1pm, then showers between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Cloudy, with a low near the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph shifting to come out of the southwest after midnight. Chance of rain is 70%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near the upper 60s.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.


HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Showers likely. Widespread dense fog, mainly before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near the lower 50s. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers before 4am, then a chance of rain after 4am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low in the lower 40s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

Rain before 1pm, then showers between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 55. Winds out of the south 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of rain is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then a chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Winds out of the south around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.


NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Showers. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 1pm. High near 55. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of rain is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers before 4am, then a chance of rain after 4am. Widespread fog, mainly between 9pm and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

Rain likely before 1pm, then showers between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near the upper 50s. Winds out of the south 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of rain is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low near the lower 50s. WInds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high in the lower 50s.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.


Macon County Almanac for November 30, 2018

Highest Temperature 73°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1970
Lowest Temperature 7°F in Franklin in 1959
Greatest Rainfall 1.57 inches in Highlands in 2006
Greatest Snowfall 0.5 inches in Franklin in 1876



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Published at 3:03 am on November 30, 2018



Agenda for Town Council Meeting on December 3, 2018 Released



The public agenda for the regular monthly meeting of the Franklin Town Council will take place at 6 pm on Monday, December 3rd. The agenda packet is also posted below. (Note: The Macon County Board of Commissioners will be having a continued meeting at the same time in the courthouse).





PUBLIC AGENDA


Town of Franklin Council
Agenda
December 3, 2018
6:00 pm

1. Call to Order- Mayor Bob Scott
2. Moment of Silence and Reflection of Years of Service for Former Mayor Doctor Ed Henson
3. Pledge of Allegiance- Vice Mayor Barbara McRae
4. Approval of the November 5, 2018 Town Council Minutes
5. Adoption of the December 3, 2018 Town Council Agenda
6. Public Hearing 6:05 p.m. for Re-Zoning Petition for Hendon Properties
7. Public Session

8. New Business
A.) Board Action on Re-Zoning Petition for Hendon Properties- Town Council
B.) Presentation of Town of Franklin Audit for Fiscal Year 2017-2018- Justin Allen
C.) Discussion on Town of Franklin Alcohol Beverage Control Board- Town Council & ABC Board
D.) Budget Amendments- Finance Officer Kyra Doster
E.) Forward Text Amendment Regarding Tasting Room to Town Planning Board- Land Use Administrator Justin Setser
F.) Discussion on Town of Franklin Ordinance Regarding Parking Schedule- Land Use Administrator Justin Setser
G.) Discussion on Town Bridge Greenway Connection- Council Member David Culpepper
H.) Tax Releases- Town Manager Summer Woodard
1.) Approval of the 2019 Town Council Regular Meeting Schedule- Town Manager Summer Woodard
J.) Approval of the 2019 Town of Franklin Holiday Schedule- Town Manager Summer Woodard

9. Legal
A.) Discussion on Town of Franklin Comprehensive Plan- Town Attorney John Henning Jr.

10. Announcements A.) Town Employee Luncheon will be December 14, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Town Hall Boardroom
B.) Town Offices will be closed December 24, 25 and 26, 2018 in observance of the Christmas Holiday
C.) Town Hall Offices will be closed Tuesday January I, 2019 in observance of New Year's Day
D.) The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be Monday January 7, 2019

11. Adjourn



AGENDA PACKET






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Published at 12:05 am on November 30, 2018












Thursday, November 29, 2018

Agenda for County Commissioners Meeting on December 3, 2018 Released



The public agenda for the continued meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners will take place at 6 pm on Monday, December 3rd. The agenda packet is also posted below. (Note: The Franklin Town Council will be meeting for their regular monthly meeting at the same time in the town hall).





Public Agenda

MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 

CONTINUED SESSION 
DECEMBER 3, 2016 - 6:00 P.M. 
AGENDA 

1. Oaths of office for Commissioners Beale, Shields and Tate - Senior Resident Superior Court Judge William H. Coward
2. Call to order - County Manager 

3. Election of chairman - County Manager 
4. Election of vice-chairman 
5 Examination of the Official Bond for Public Officials of Macon County 
6. Consideration of the 2019 regular meeting schedule 
7. Adjourn




AGENDA PACKET






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Published at 11:40 pm on November 29, 2018




Matt Breedlove Hired as Chief of Franklin Fire Department



The Town of Franklin has hired Matt Breedlove, a Franklin Firefighter, to replace the outgoing Fire Chief Kevin Rohrer, who is returning to his hometown.

About Kevin Rohrer

Before accepting the Fire Chief position for the Town of Franklin in 2016, Kevin Rohrer began his service in 1995 as a volunteer firefighter with Graham Fire Department, located in Alamance County, North Carolina. Kevin began his professional career in Wake County when he joined Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department in 1999 as a firefighter and promoted through the ranks, becoming a Captain in 2008

About Matt Breedlove
Matthew Breedlove has been in the fire service since 1997. He is a level 2 firefighter and an EMT-B. He is a member of the Arson team and a level II fire instructor.


Press Release from the Town of Franklin:

Matthew Breedlove will be serving as the Town of Franklin's new Fire Chief. Breedlove was chosen after the current Chief, Kevin Rohrer put in his resignation in order to pursue other opportunities back in his hometown.
"I am blessed to have been involved in the Franklin Fire Franklin Department, providing a public safety service to the citizens in the Town of Franklin and surrounding Macon County Communities," said Chief Breedlove. "I am excited to lead the Franklin Fire Department in the future and continue to serve the citizens and visitors in the Town of Franklin and Macon County communities. I would like to say a big thank you to the Town staff who have shown support and care for me. I am excited and look forward to serving in the roll of Fire Chief."

Breedlove currently serves as the Volunteer Assistant Chief at Franklin Fire and has a total of 17 years of experience in the fire service, most of which has been at Franklin Fire Department. He previously worked as a Narcotics Detective with the Macon County Sheriff's Department as well as a Patrol Officer for the Franklin Police Department.

"I've known Matt for years and I am delighted that he was selected to be our new Fire Chief It was a strenuous selection process conducted by a committee of town staff, fire department members, and the current Fire Chief," Mayor Bob Scott said.

Breedlove was one of many well qualified candidates to pursue the position. He will be stepping into the leadership role in a department of seven full-time staff, 10 part-time staff, and more than 25 volunteer firefighters.
"We're very excited about working alongside Chief Breedlove moving forward," said Town Manager Summer Woodard. "The Town of Franklin feels confident in his abilities and in the Fire Department's ability to continue to provide the citizens of Franklin and surrounding areas with high quality emergency services."

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Published at 1:46 am on November 29, 2018



Daily Weather Briefing for Thursday, November 29, 2018



Matt Breedlove Hired as new Chief of Franklin Fire Department

The Town of Franklin has hired Matt Breedlove, a Franklin Firefighter, to replace the outgoing Fire Chief Kevin Rohrer, who is returning to his hometown. [LINK]

Outlook

A broad area of cold and dry high pressure builds in and persists through the middle part of the week. By Thursday, a weak front will approach the mountains. Another storm system is expected to take shape late in the week, bringing another round of rain for Saturday and Sunday.


THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
This animated image shows a forecast of precipitation, air pressure and thickness level (cold-air damming) for three days in six-hour increments.
Green, Yellow, and Red indicate rain. Orange and Purple Indicate Freezing Rain or other freezing precipitation. Blue indicates snow.

FORECAST GFS



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Weather Hazards

Hazardous weather is not expected today.



WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]





FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near the lower 50s. Light and variable wind.

Tonight

A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Patchy fog between 10pm and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light winds of the southeast. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers after 11am. Cloudy, with a high in the upper 50s. Winds out of the southeast 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 10pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Winds out of the southeast 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers, mainly after 3pm. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.



OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near the lower 50s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph becoming light and variable. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the lower 40s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 11am, then showers likely after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 9pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around the mid-to-upper 40s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 4pm, then showers after 4pm. High near the upper 50s. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.


HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to coem out of the southwest in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 9pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the lower 40s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Rain likely before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 4pm, then showers after 4pm. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.


NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southwest around 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low near the low-to-mid 40s. Winds out of the southwest around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain likely before 8am, then showers likely, mainly between 8am and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near the upper 50s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 4pm, then showers after 4pm. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.


Macon County Almanac for November 29, 2018

Highest Temperature 74°F in Franklin in 1970
Lowest Temperature 5°F in Highlands in 1922
Greatest Rainfall 4.69 inches in Highlands in 1914
Greatest Snowfall 2.0 inches in Highlands on Nov 22, 1963



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Published at 1:06 am on November 29, 2018
Updated at 1:48 am with press release from the Town of Franklin


Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, November 28, 2018




Outlook

Cold and dry high pressure will persist through midweek. On Thursday, a weak front will approach the mountains bringing more moist air to the area. Over the weekend, a significant low pressure system will develop to our west and bring widespread precipitation to the region.


THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
This animated image shows a forecast of precipitation, air pressure and thickness level (cold-air damming) for three days in six-hour increments.
Green, Yellow, and Red indicate rain. Orange and Purple Indicate Freezing Rain or other freezing precipitation. Blue indicates snow.





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Weather Hazards

Winds will keep temperatures feeling near zero today and tonight, especially at the higher elevations. Otherwise, no hazardous weather is anticipated.


WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]




FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Sunny, with a high in the low-to-mid 40s. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Light winds out of the north.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light winds out of the southwest. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near the upper 50s.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 5am, then a chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low near the low-to-mid 40s. Chance of precipitation is 50%.


OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Sunny, with a high near the low-to-mid 40s. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Winds out of the north 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near the lower 50s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of showers after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind rising to come out of the southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.


Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 5am, then rain likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.


HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Sunny, with a high near the upper 30s with wind chill values as low as zero. Wings out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25 and winds dropping below zero at times. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the southwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain, mainly after 7pm, then a chance of showers after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the upper 30s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation is 50%.


NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Sunny, with a high near the upper 30s. Wind chill values as low as zero. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Winds out of the northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A slight chance of rain between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near the upper 40s. Winds out of the west wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Winds out of the southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

Friday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.


Macon County Almanac for November 28, 2018

Highest Temperature 74°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2001
Lowest Temperature 4°F in Highlands in 1903
Greatest Rainfall 4.13 inches in Franklin in 1948
Greatest Snowfall 6.0 inches in Highlands on Nov 22, 1922



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Published at 2:30 am on November 28, 2018



Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, November 27, 2018



USS AUDACITY

IF you are interested in helping to start a local Star Trek/Science Fiction Club, check out the USS Audacity Facebook page.  [LINK]

Outlook

A broad area of cold and dry high pressure builds in and persists through the middle part of the week. By Thursday, a weak front will approach the mountains. Another storm system is expected to take shape late in the week, bringing another round of rain for Saturday and Sunday.


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.
Green, Yellow, and Red indicate rain. Orange and Purple Indicate Freezing Rain or other freezing precipitation. Blue indicates snow.





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Weather Hazards

Gusty west to northwest winds return tonight and continue into Wednesday. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph, with frequent gusts of 35 to 45 mph are again expected, while winds could gust as high as 60 mph on exposed high peaks and ridge tops. This combined with very cold temperatures will lead to below zero wind chill values, mainly over the higher elevations, early Wednesday.



WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]




FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40, but with the wind chill, it will feel like it is near freezing at times. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 20 and wind chills in the upper teens. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph. In the higher elevations, wind chills will be below zero at times overnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low in the lower 20s. Winds out of the northwest 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.


OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40 with wind chills making it feel like it is near freezing. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 20 and wind chills in the teens. Winds out of the northwest around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Winds will be higher on the ridges, with wind chill values dropping below zero overnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near the low-to-mid 40s. Winds out of the northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Winds out of the northwest wind around 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near the low-to-mid 50s.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers after 9pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation is 40%.


HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near freezing and wind chills in the single digits at times. Breezy, with winds out of the northwest 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Wind chill values below zero at times. Blustery, with winds out of the northwest 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high in the upper 30s. Wind chill values below zero at times. Breezy, with winds out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25 and wind chill values in the teens or lower. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers after 9pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.


NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near freezing and will chill values below 20 at times. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15 and wind chills below zero at times. Winds out of the northwest around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high in the upper 30s and wind chill values in the lower 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers after 8pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation is 40%.


Macon County Almanac for November 27, 2018

Highest Temperature 71°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1990
Lowest Temperature 3°F in Highlands in 1903
Greatest Rainfall 2.84 inches in Highlands in 1984
Greatest Snowfall 0.8 inches in Highlands on Nov 22, 1950



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Published at 1:45 am on November 27, 2018



Monday, November 26, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, November 26, 2018





2018 Tree Lighting and Candlelight Service

The annual tree lighting ceremony and candlelight service took place this past weekend in Franklin. Videos and photos are available online. [LINK]


2018Christmas Parade

The annual Christmas Parade took place Sunday in Franklin. A low resolution (480p) livestream is embedded below. A 1080p version and photos will be published Tuesday or Wednesday. 


The Ugly Sweater Dash that took place before the parade raised $550 for CareNet.



Outlook

Weak high pressure will shift east and off the Atlantic coast today. Another front approaches from the west tonight, crossing the area on Monday. So expect more rain mainly tonight through early Monday. A broad area of cold and dry high pressure will then build in and persist through most of the week.

DAY SPONSOR

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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.

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.
Green, Yellow, and Red indicate rain. Orange and Purple Indicate Freezing Rain or other freezing precipitation. Blue indicates snow.





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Weather Hazards

Hazardous weather is not anticipated today.



WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]





FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near the upper 40s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 15 mph shifting to come out of the northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low near the lower 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 45. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 20. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 45.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.



OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near the upper 40s. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph shifting to come out of the northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 45. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 25. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 45.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low near the mid-to-upper 20s.



HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near the low-to-mid 40s. Breezy, with winds out of the northwest 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery, with winds out of the northwest in the neighborhood of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high in the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Winds out of the northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near the upper 30s.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low in the mid-to-upper 20s.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest around 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low near the lower 20s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 35. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Winds out of the northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 40.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.


Macon County Almanac for November 26, 2018

Highest Temperature 73°F in Franklin in 1990
Lowest Temperature -1°F in Highlands in 1950
Greatest Rainfall 2.98 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1979
Greatest Snowfall 5.0 inches in Highlands on Nov 22, 1902



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Published at 3:51 am on November 26, 2018



2018 Tree Lighting and Candlelight Service in Franklin



The annual lighting of the Town of Franklin Christmas Tree and the Candlelight Service at the Town Merchants Nativity Scene took place this past weekend in Franklin on Saturday night. Video of both events was recorded in 4K and are posted below for those who could not be in town Saturday night.

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Tree Lighting



Candlelight Service








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Published at 3:20 am on November 26, 2018



Sunday, November 25, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, November 25, 2018





Outlook

Weak high pressure will shift east and off the Atlantic coast today. Another front approaches from the west tonight, crossing the area on Monday. So expect more rain mainly tonight through early Monday. A broad area of cold and dry high pressure will then build in and persist through most of the week.

Tree Lighting and Candlelight Service



The annual tree lighting ceremony and candlelight service took place last night in Franklin. Videos will be available Monday morning. The delay is due to the video being recorded and processed in 4K.

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.
Green, Yellow, and Red indicate rain. Orange and Purple Indicate Freezing Rain or other freezing precipitation. Blue indicates snow.




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Weather Hazards

...DENSE FOG HAS DEVELOPED ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN VALLEYS...

High pressure has settled over the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia, with light wind and clearing sky. Moisture left over from earlier rain has contributed to the development of fog in the North Carolina mountain valleys, some of which has become dense. People driving across the mountains and through the valleys should be on the lookout for sharply reduced visibility in locations near rivers and streams.


WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]






FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high in the lower 60s. Calm wind rising to come out of the south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 40. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high in the upper 40s.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.



OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm winds rising to come out of the south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 5am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high in the upper 40s.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low in the upper 20s.



HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high in the lower 50s. Calm wind rising to come out of the south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 5am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 40. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 40.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low in the lower 20s.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near the upper 50s. Calm wind rising to come out of the south around 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 3am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 35. Winds out of the south 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Winds out of the northwest 8 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 40.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low near the lower 20s.



Macon County Almanac for November 25, 2018

Highest Temperature 76°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1973
Lowest Temperature -3°F in Highlands in 1950
Greatest Rainfall 2.64 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1964
Greatest Snowfall 3.0 inches in Nantahala on Nov 22, 1939



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Published at 4:25 am on November 25, 2018



Saturday, November 24, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Saturday, November 24, 2018





Outlook

A warm front will cross the region today with the rain ending and milder temperatures in the afternoon. The dry weather will be brief as another front approaches Sunday night. Expect more rain late Sunday through early Monday. Broad and dry high pressure will then build in and persist through the end of the work week.

Tree Lighting and Candlelight Service Tonight in Franklin



The annual tree lighting ceremony will take place at the gazebo on Iotla Street at 7:00 pm tonight (November 24th). It will be followed by a Candlelight Service at the Nativity Scene located at Speakers Corner next to the county courthouse.

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.
Green, Yellow, and Red indicate rain. Orange and Purple Indicate Freezing Rain or other freezing precipitation. Blue indicates snow.





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.



Weather Hazards

Hazardous weather is not anticipated today.


WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]





FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind rising to cvome out of the west about 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 35. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then clearing, with a high in the lower 60s. Calm wind rising to come out of the south around 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the upper 30s. WInds out of the southeast around 5 mph shifting to come out of the west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.


OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind rising to come of of the west around 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Patchy fog between midnight and 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 35. Winds out of the northwest around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then clearing, with a high near 60. Calm wind rising to come out of the south around 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly between 9pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph shifting to come out of the west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low in the upper 20s.


HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 15 mph shifting to come out of the west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low in the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind shifting to come out of the south around 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the upper 30s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.


NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Rain likely, mainly before noon. Patchy fog before 4pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high in the lower 50s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high in the upper 50s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the southeast in the morning hours.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Winds out of the south 10 to 15 mph shifting to come out of the west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.


Macon County Almanac for November 24, 2018

Highest Temperature 77°F in Franklin in 1973
Lowest Temperature 3°F in Highlands in 1970
Greatest Rainfall 2.56 inches in Highlands in 1983
Greatest Snowfall 4.0 inches in Highlands on Nov 22, 1981



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Published at 2:50 am on November 24, 2018