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Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, December 31, 2019






Outlook

Dry and cooler weather will prevail today and Wednesday courtesy of high pressure moving over the Southeast. Another storm system will bring abundant moisture to the southeast Thursday through at least Friday night, with an upper low moving through on Saturday. High pressure is expected to move in from the west late in the weekend and continue into the start of next week. A significant cold snap is showing up in the computer models also.

Public Safety Log

The public safety log for today. [LINK]


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.





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 next project.



Weather Hazards

Gusty northwest winds will develop across the higher elevations through tonight. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts up to 45 mph possible along the higher ridges at times. Scattered power outages could be possible.





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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 highs near 50. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

New Year's Eve

Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-to-upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

New Year's Day

Sunny, with highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the northwest 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around freezing. Calm winds.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then rain. Highs near 50. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Rain. Lows around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.




OTTO AREA FORECAST


Today

Sunny, with highs near 50. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

New Year's Eve

Mostly clear, with lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

New Year's Day

Sunny, with highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the northwest 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around freezing. Calm winds.

Thursday

Rain, mainly after 11am. Highs near 50. Light winds out of the south. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Rain. Lows around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Sunny, with highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

New Year's Eve

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

New Year's Day

Sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 40s. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 25 mph in the morning decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph in the morning, then 25 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around freezing. Winds out of the northwest 3 to 7 mph.

Thursday

Rain, mainly after noon. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds increasing to come out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph by midmorning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Rain. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation is 100%.




NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST


Today

Sunny, with highs in the mid-40s. Winds out of the west 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

New Year's Eve

Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-to-upper 20s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.

New Year's Day

Sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 40s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around freezing. Calm winds.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then rain. Highs in the mid-40s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph by midmorning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Rain. Lows around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.




Published at 4:50am on December 31, 2019


Public Safety Log for December 31, 2019





Public Safety Log for 12-31-2019


12:20am Medical Call Franklin EMS (at the request of MCSO)

1:52am Medical Call Franklin EMS


8:40am Medical Call Franklin EMS


9:58am Dog Attack Animal Control 


•Two dogs reported trying to attack people at Woodlawn Cemetery


10:48am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD

11:05am Medical Call Franklin EMS/West Macon VFD (Carry out hiker)

11:22am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD

11:57pm Medical Call Franklin EMS

12:04pm Medical Call Franklin EMS

12:42pm Traffic Control Cullasaja Gorge VFD/NCSHP 

(a tractor-trailer was stuck in the Cullasjaa Gorge and the highway patrol requested the fire department divert traffic through Buck Creek Road until the truck could be backed out of the gorge).

1:43pm Medical Call Highlands EMS.Highlands VFD

2:05pm Medical Transport Franklin EMS

3:31pm Medical Call Franklin EMS

4:06pm Medical Transport Franklin EMS

4:25pm Medical Call Franklin EMS

6:10pm Automobile Accident Franklin EMS/BUrningtown-Iotla VFD

• Car versus bridge on Middle Burningtown Road with injury. Car vs bridge.

6:19pm Mutual Aid Franklin EMS 

• additional ambulance needed at an accident scene on Middle Burningtown Road

6:23pm The 6th annual Ruby Drop will take place at midnight on Main Street in Franklin. There is no parking on Main Street and the portions of Iotla Street and Phillips Street nearest Main Street.

8:54pm Public Assist Franklin EMS

9:31pm Medical Transport Highlands EMS


9:31pm Mutual Aid Franklin EMS 

•cover district while an ambulance from the Highlands EMS Base transported a patient.

11:28pm Medical Call Highlands EMS



Published at 12:01am mon December 31, 2019, and edited as necessary as call occur.


Monday, December 30, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, December 30, 2019






Outlook

A cold front will cross the region from the west this morning. Dry and cooler weather will return behind the front tonight and persist through Wednesday. Another storm system will bring abundant moisture to the southeast Thursday through at least Friday.

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, and crane services with a 24 Hour emergency response.

Their phone number is 371-4718.

They can handle all your tree removal needs in good or bad weather.

Public Safety Log

Macon Media is testing a new feature that will serve as a log of public safety calls/incidents in the county. Today's log is available and will be updated as needed. [LINK]


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.





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 next project.



Weather Hazards

Hazardous weather is not expected today.





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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. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.


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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 before 7am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs near 60. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with lows around freezing. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with highs near 50. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

New Year's Eve

Partly cloudy, with lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

New Year's Day

Mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 50s.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows around freezing.




OTTO AREA FORECAST


Today

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy through midmorning, then gradual clearing, with highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with lows around freezing. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with highs near 50. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

New Year's Eve

Mostly clear, with lows around 30. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

New Year's Day

Mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 50s.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-50s.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy through midmorning, then gradual clearing, with temperatures falling from the low-to-mid 50s at 6am to the lower 40s by 6pm. 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.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with lows around freezing. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with highs near 40. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

New Year's Eve

Mostly clear, with lows around 30. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

New Year's Day

Mostly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 40s.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-30s.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST


Today

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the west 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with lows around freezing. Winds out of the west around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with highs in the mid-40s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.

New Year's Eve

Partly cloudy, with lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.

New Year's Day

Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-40s.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-30s.




Published at 4:10am on December 30, 2019


Public Safety Log for 12-30-2019




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, and crane services with a 24 Hour emergency response.

Their phone number is 371-4718.

They can handle all your tree removal needs in good or bad weather.


Public Safety Log for 12-30-2019

1:48am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD

3:22am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD


4:42am CO Alarm Cullasaja Gorge VFD

6:24am Public Assist Franklin EMS

7:04am Medivac Standby MAMA-2 for Swain County

No internet access

10:54am Medical Transport Franklin EMS


11:47am Medical Call Franklin EMS

1:03pm Medical Call Franklin EMS

2:26pm Medical Transport Franklin EMS

3:19pm Medical Call Franklin EMS/Burningtown-Iotla VFD

4:02pm Medical Transport Franklin EMS

4:49pm Mutual Aid Franklin EMS (Accident with fatality in Rabun County) 

• link to article in the Clayton Tribune about the accident. [LINK]

5:06pm Public Assist Franklin EMS

7:39pm Medical Call Highlands EMS/Highlands VFD

9:09pm Public Assist Franklin EMS

11:25pm Medical Call Franklin EMS/ Franklin VFD



Published at 12:01am on Monday, December 30, 2019, and edited as necessary when calls occur.



Sunday, December 29, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, December 29, 2019






Outlook

Abundant moisture has returned ahead of a storm system which will bring heavy rain to the region. A cold front will move across the region tonight and tomorrow morning, followed by dry and cooler weather through the middle of the week. Another storm system is expected to arrive at the end of the week.

Public Safety Log

Macon Media is testing a new feature that will serve as a log of public safety calls/incidents in the county. Today's log is available and will be updated as needed. [LINK]


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.





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 next project.



Weather Hazards

Increased rain is expected in Macon County, especially in the southeastern section of the county on today and tomorrow. Minor flooding is posible in locations with poor drainage. The rain will be heavy at times, so be careful of driving too fast for conditions, especially where water has ponded or is running across the roads. Please turn on your headlights so other motorists can see you.

NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook

A cold front will approach the mountains today and cross the region late tonight through Monday morning. Rainfall amounts may exceed two inches over areas that received excessive rainfall during the past week. Localized minor flooding will be possible along smaller streams and low lying areas.





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. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.


Become a Patron!

Or, if you prefer Pay Pal, try PayPal.me/MaconMedia


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. Patchy fog before 2pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with highs in the mid-60s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Patchy fog overnight. Lows around 50. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy through midmorning, then gradual clearing, with highs near 60. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with lows around freezing. Light winds out of the west.

Tuesday

Sunny, with highs near 50.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows in the upper 20s.




OTTO AREA FORECAST


Today

Showers. Patchy fog before 2pm. Highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Patchy fog overnight. Lows around 50. 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 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday

Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy through midmorning, then gradual clearing, with highs near 60. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-30s. Winds out of the west around 6 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with highs near 50.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with lows around freezing.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Showers. Areas of fog. Highs in the mid-to-upper 50s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Areas of fog. Steady temperatures in the mid-50s. Winds out of the south 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy through midmorning, then gradual clearing, with highs in the mid-50s. Winds out of the west 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with lows around freezing. Win ds out of the west 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with highs near 45. Windy.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with lows in the upper 20s. Windy conditions expected to continue.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST


Today

Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog before 2pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the south 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11pm. Patchy fog overnight. Lows in the mid-to-upper 40s. Winds out of hte south 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.

Monday

Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy through midmorning, then gradual clearing, with highs in the mid-50s. Winds out of the west 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around freezing. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with highs in the mid-40s.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows in the upper 20s.



Published at 4:30am on December 29, 2019


Public Safety Log for 12-29-2019



Public Safety Log for 12-29-2019


12:23am Welfare Check Franklin EMS/Cowee VFD

12:28am Medical Call Nantahala EMS/Nantahla VFD


4:54am Motor Vehicle Accident Franklin EMs/Franklin VFD

•A single-car accident has been reported on the Sylva Road (US-441) at the entrance to Watauga Road. Unknown if there are any injuries.

 **5:00am** Medic-1 reports the car has hit a guardrail and is out of the roadway.

 **5:02am** Command has cut response to routine traffic, inquired about law enforcement due to the nature of the call. The EOC reports the NCSHP has been contacted. More information about this incident is posted on Facebook. [LINK]

7:07am Medical Call FranklinEMS/Franklin VFD

7:43am Public Assist Franklin EMS

8:54am Medical Call Franklin EMS

9:21am Medical Alarm Highlands EMS/Highlands VFD

• Call discontinued at 9:23am

9:26am Medical Call Highlands EMS/Highlands VFD

10:03am Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD

10:08am Public Assist Franklin EMS

10:39am Medical Call Nantahala EMS/Nantahala VFD

12:43pm Public Assist Franklin EMS

1:04pm Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin Police

1:32pm CO Alarm Otto VFD

1:41pm Medical Alarm Highlands EMS/Highlands VFD

2:15pm Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD

3:24pm Medical Call Franklin EMS

5:04pm Medical Call Franklin EMS/Franklin VFD

8:07pm Medical Transport Highlands EMS

8:07pm District Call Standby Franklin EMS (cover Highlands District)

9:01pm Transformer Fire West Macon VFD (7984 West Old Murphy Road)

9:05pm Public Assist Franklin EMS




Published at 12:01am on Sunday, December 29, 2019
Frequently edited as conditions warrant

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Saturday, December 28, 2019







Outlook

Warm high pressure will remain over the region today, but with steadily increasing clouds as moisture returns ahead of our next storm system. A cold front will move across the region Sunday night and Monday morning, bringing widespread rain. Dry and cooler weather will return early next week.


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.





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 next project.



Weather Hazards

Hazardous weather is not anticipated today. Increased rain is expected in the southeastern section of Macon County on Sunday and Monday. Minor flooding is possible in locations with poor drainage on the Highlands Plateau.

NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook

A cold front will approach the mountains Sunday and cross the region Sunday night through early Monday. Rainfall amounts may exceed two inches over areas that received excessive rainfall during the past week. Localized minor flooding will be possible along smaller streams and low lying areas.





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. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.


Become a Patron!

Or, if you prefer Pay Pal, try PayPal.me/MaconMedia


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

Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows around 50. Calm winds. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid-60s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Lows around 50. WInds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around freezing.




OTTO AREA FORECAST


Today

Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers. Highs near 65. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with lows in the mid-30s.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Partly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 50s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers, mainly after 10pm. Patchy fog in the early morning hours. Lows around 50. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers before 10am, then rain and showers likely. Highs in the mid-to-upper 50s. WInds out of the southeast 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Lows around 50. Winds out of the south 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with highs near 50. Winds out of the west 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with lows around freezing.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST


Today

Partly sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Patchy fog in the eeraly morning hours. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows around 50. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers. Patchy fog before 7am. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southwest 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 50s. Winds out of the west 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around freezing.




Published at 4:35am on December 28, 2019


Friday, December 27, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Friday, December 27, 2019






Outlook

Warm high pressure will remain over the region through Saturday, but with steadily increasing clouds. Moisture will return Saturday night and Sunday ahead of our next storm system. A cold front is expected to move across the region Sunday night and Monday morning, bringing widespread rain. Dry and cooler weather returns early next week.


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.





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 next project.



Weather Hazards

Hazardous weather is not anticipated today. A heavy rain event is possible later this weekend.

A highly moist frontal system will slowly cross the far western Carolinas and Georgia mountains late Saturday through Sunday night. Rainfall amounts will likely exceed two inches over areas that received high amounts of rainfall during the past week. Localized minor flooding will be possible along smaller streams and low lying areas.





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Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
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FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly cloudy, with highs near 60. Calm winds.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-40s. Calm winds.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain between 10pm and 5am, then showers likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with lows around 50. Winds out of the southeast 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers. Highs near 65. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely. Lows in the mid-40s. Chance of precipitation is 100%.




OTTO AREA FORECAST


Today

Mostly cloudy, with highs near 60. Calm winds.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with lows around 45. Calm winds.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers. Highs in the mid-60s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Lows in the mid-40s. Chance of precipitation is 100%.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Partly sunny, with highs near 55. Winds out of the west around 6 mph becoming calm by midmorning.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with lows around 45. Light and variable winds.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-50s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with lows around 50. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 15 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.

Sunday

Showers. Highs in the mid-to-upper 50s. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation is 100%.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST


Today

Partly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph becoming calm by midmorning.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-40s. Calm winds.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with highs near 60. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with lows around 50. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers, mainly after 7am. Highs near 60. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation is 90%.




Published at 5:00am on December 27, 2019


Thursday, December 26, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Thursday, December 26, 2019






Outlook

Seasonably warm high pressure will remain over the region through Saturday. The next frontal system will impact the area Sunday bringing a chance of rain. Dry and cooler weather returns for early next week.

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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.





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FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Areas of fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Calm winds.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 40s. Calm winds.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid-60s.

Saturday Night

Rain, mainly after 7pm. Lows around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.




OTTO AREA FORECAST


Today

Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Calm winds.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-40s. Calm winds.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s.

Saturday Night

Rain, mainly after 7pm. Lows in the low-to-mid 50s. Chance of precipitation is 80%.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 50s. Light and variable winds.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with lows in the upper 30s. Calm winds.

Friday

Partly sunny, with highs in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with highs in the lower 50s.

Saturday Night

Rain, mainly after 11pm. Lows around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST


Today

Mostly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with highs near 60. Calm winds.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-40s. Calm winds.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with high near 60.

Saturday Night

Rain, mainly after 8pm. Lows around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.




Published at 4:00am on December 26, 2019


Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Christmas, 2019






Outlook

Warm high pressure will remain over the region through Friday. The next frontal system will approach from the west Saturday and impact the area Sunday and Monday. Dry and cold weather is expected to return on Tuesday.



The Christmas Story
Luke 2:1-20 (NKJV)

2 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.

4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:

14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. 17 Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.56


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

Hazardous weather is not anticipated today.





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FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Christmas Day

Areas of fog in the morning. Otherwise, cloudy through midmorning, then clearing, with highs in the mid-60s. Calm winds.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-to-upper 30s. Calm winds.

Thursday

Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. Calm winds.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with highs near 65. Calm winds.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 40s.



OTTO AREA FORECAST

Christmas Day

Areas of fog in the morning. Otherwise, cloudy through midmorning, then clearing, with highs near 65. Calm winds.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 30s. Calm winds.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 60s. Calm winds.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with highs near 65. Calm winds.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows around 45.



HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Christmas Day

Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-50s. Light and variable winds.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-to-upper 30s. Light and variable winds.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-50s. Light winds out of the north.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Light winds out of the north.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid-50s. Light and variable winds.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 40s.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST


Christmas Day

Mostly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-to-upper 30s. Calm winds.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with highs near 60. Calm winds.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 40s.




Published at 4:30am on December 25, 2019


Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, December 24, 2019






Outlook

High pressure, clear skies, and above normal temperatures will dominate the local weather pattern through the upcoming weekend. The next frontal system may impact the area later this weekend.


News Brief

The Macon County Fire Marshal's Office has sent out a press release regarding a structure fire on Marion Thomas Road that occurred early Sunday morning.

Press Release
Macon County Fire Marshal's Office
December 23, 2019
Jimmy Teem, Fire Marshal


Fire caused significant damage to a residence at 115 Marion Thomas Road in Otto early Sunday morning. Otto Fire and Rescue responded to the residence around 3 A.M. The fire is believed to have originated near a wood stove. Three occupants were home at the time but no injuries were reported. Otto was assisted by Clarks Chapel and West Macon Fire Departments.

Macon Media covered the response to the fire on Facebook. [LINK

Area fire departments and the fire marshal have responded to another fire at the same location early this morning. Macon Media coverage of the new fire is on Facebook. [LINK]


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.





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FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Areas of fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. Calm winds.

Christmas Eve

Patchy fog overnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-to-upper 30s. Calm winds.

Christmas Day

Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Calm winds.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-40s.




OTTO AREA FORECAST


Today

Areas of fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. Light and variable winds.

Christmas Eve

Partly cloudy, with lows in the upper 30s. Calm winds.

Christmas Day

Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Calm winds.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-40s.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 50s. Winds out of the northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning shifting to come out of the southeast in the afternoon.

Christmas Eve

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Winds out of the east 5 to 10 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Christmas Day

Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-50s. Calm winds.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds increasing to come out of the northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-to-upper 50s.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 40s.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST


Today

Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Winds out of the northeast around 5 mph becoming calm by midmorning.

Christmas Eve

Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds.

Christmas Day

Mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. Calm winds.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Calm winds.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 60s.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-40s.




Published at 4:00am on December 24, 2019