Daily Weather Briefing for Thursday, January 31, 2019

The Cold Wave of 1985 There is a lot of talk about the 'polar vortex' in the news like it is a new thing. It is not. Cold weather from the Arctic has impacted our region before, most notably during the cold wave of January 18-22, 1985. The coldest temperature recorded in Macon County was -19°F in Highlands on January 21, 1985. On that day, it was -18°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station and -15°F in Franklin, the coldest readings recorded for...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, January 30, 2019

School Announcements Macon County Nantahala School is on a 2-hour delay. Jackson County Smoky Mountain District is on a 2-hour delay.Blue Ridge is on a 2.5-hour delay (B-Schedule).Buses will not run on icy roads. The Science (Minus the Hype) Behind the Polar Vortex The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth's North and South poles. The term vortex refers to the counter-clockwise flow of air that helps...

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Live Blog for the Winter Weather Event of Tuesday, January 29, 2019

This is a mirror of an Open Thread that will be posted on our news and weather Facebook Page at 7 am this morning. Entries will be posted below in reverse chronological order with the newest information at the top and the older information at the bottom. Thanks to our weather sponsor. Without them and those who sponsor Macon MEdia from day to day, posts like these would not be possible. WEATHER SPONSOR Adams Products, a Division of Oldcastle...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Winter Weather Expected Today

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS Macon County Franklin and Highlands area schools have been canceled with a teacher workday.Nantahala School is currently on a two-hour delay Jackson County Smoky Mountain District is on a 2-hour delay Blue Ridge is on a 2.5-hour delay (B-Schedule). Board of Education January 2019 Meeting The Macon County Board of Education met last night. A video has been posted for patreon subscribers and will be posted on the blog later...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, January 28, 2019

Board of Education Meets Tonight The Macon County Board of Education will be meeting tonight at 6pm in the Central Offices Building at 1202 Old Murphy Road. An agenda has not yet been provided. Macon Media will have a video of the meeting by tomorrow afternoon. DAY SPONSOR Carrion Tree Service is underwriting Macon Media for today. they are a fully licensed and insured tree service, specializing in dangerous tree removal, view clearing, pruning,...

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Winter Storm Watch Issued for Late Monday Night Through Tuesday Night Very Cold Conditions Expected Tuesday and Wednesday Nights

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the region effective late Monday Night Through Tuesday Night. The Franklin area should receive around 2 inches or so. Higher elevations may receive more. This winter weather will be followed by very cold conditions with wind chill values dropping to around zero Tuesday Night and Wednesday Night. A copy of the Winter Storm Watch has been posted below. URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, January 27, 2019

The Polar Vortex Explained Have you ever heard the term "polar vortex"? What's behind all the hype? Meteorologist Karissa Klos explains the science behind the Polar Vortex and why there is no reason to panic. Outlook Dry high pressure will slowly cross the region through early next week. A wet cold front pushes over the forecast area Tuesday...with an area of cold Canadian high-pressure building in from the northwest on Wednesday. THREE...

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