Outlook
A series of low-pressure systems will move through the southeast through early Saturday. The additional rainfall from these systems could cause more flooding. Dry high pressure spreads back over the region Saturday afternoon and lingers into early next week.
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THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
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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
A Flood Watch is in effect until Saturday morning. Additionally, winds will increase in the region tonight into Saturday. With saturated soils, downed trees and power lines will be possible. A copy of the Flood Watch has been posted below for your convenience.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
930 PM EST Thu Jan 3 2019
...HEAVY RAINFALL WILL LIKELY PRODUCE FLOODING ON FRIDAY ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND EXTREME NORTHEAST GEORGIA...
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
The Flood Watch continues for Macon County from 1 AM EST Friday through Saturday morning
* Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall late tonight through Friday, combined with already saturated soils and elevated water levels, will likely lead to flooding of area streams and mainstem rivers. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches are likely in the Watch area, with localized 2 to 3 inch amounts possible in the extreme southern Appalachians near where the Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina borders intersect.
* Flooding of area streams and mainstem rivers will likely inundate low-lying areas adjacent to streams: including farmland, parks, and campgrounds. Flooding is most likely along the upper French Broad River and associated tributaries. Isolated landslides will also be possible in steeply-sloped areas with a history of slope movement.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
Heavy rain impacting very wet soils in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel on mountain roads during the period of heavy rainfall.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. These actions typically include moving to higher ground if flooding is imminent, and moving belongings to higher ground well before flooding develops in normally flood-prone areas.
WEATHER FORECAST MAPS
Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
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FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST
Today
Rain before 2pm, then showers, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 3pm. High near 55. Winds out of the southeast 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm, then a chance of rain after 2am. Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 35. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low in the upper 30s.
OTTO AREA FORECAST
Today
Rain before 2pm, then showers, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the east 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm, then a chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the upper 30s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Winds out of the northwest 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low in the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST
Today
Rain before 2pm, then showers, mainly after 2pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog. High near 50. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with winds out of the west 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near the upper 40s. Breezy, with winds out of the northwest 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near the upper 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST
Today
Rain before 1pm, then showers between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 3pm. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain and snow showers likely. Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Winds out of the west 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 356. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Macon County Almanac for January 4, 2019
Highest Temperature 72°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2004
Lowest Temperature -6°F in Highlands in 1919
Greatest Rainfall 2.63 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1982
Greatest Snowfall 6.0 inches in Highlands in 1980
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Published at 3:37 am on January 4, 2019
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