An area of severe thunderstorms is approaching Macon County and will likely be here within an hour or so (3pm to 4pm or so).
Please use caution if you are expecting to be on the road during this time period. Damaging winds are
expected to be the main threat with these storms, but large hail and
a couple of isolated tornadoes will be possible as well. Any
thunderstorm will be capable of producing torrential downpours, gusty
winds, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
Macon Media has suspended plans to cover the town council meeting tonight in order to cover the impact of these storms in Macon County.
A liveblog will be posted below the sponsors section in reverse chronological order.
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LIVE BLOG
(ITEMS POST IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, WITH THE NEWEST BEING TOP AND THE OLDEST ON THE BOTTOM)
5.10pm
Otto VFD is responding to a report of a tree on fire and on powerlines near 500 Bell Road.
**5.03pm**
Unless further public safety calls are dispatched, Macon Media is ending coverage of this storm.
Unless further public safety calls are dispatched, Macon Media is ending coverage of this storm.
**4.48pm**
A disabled tractor-trailer is blocking one lane of traffic on Georgia Road (US-23/441) at the Subway. (Prentiss Bridge Road)
A disabled tractor-trailer is blocking one lane of traffic on Georgia Road (US-23/441) at the Subway. (Prentiss Bridge Road)
4.47pm
POWER OUTAGE REPORT
Macon 248 (28 outage locations)
Jackson 667
Swain 606
Haywood 2533
Cherokee 1363
Clay 4049
NC 17,425
TN 127,552
AL 30,530
GA 28,611
SC 9,390
4.39pm
Cullasaja Gorge VFD has been called out to block the road through the #CullasajaGorge due to multiple trees down in the gorge. Traffic will be diverted through Buck Creek Road.
4.36pm
Franklin-bound traffic is being diverted through Buck Creek. Please follow the directions of emergency personnel.
**4.27pm**
There is a report of a tree and powerlines down at 1031 Franklin Road near Mirror Lake. A detour through Mirror Lake Road is not possible due to more trees down.
Trees and powerlines are also down on Hicks Road. NCDOT is enroute.
There is a report of a tree and powerlines down at 1031 Franklin Road near Mirror Lake. A detour through Mirror Lake Road is not possible due to more trees down.
Trees and powerlines are also down on Hicks Road. NCDOT is enroute.
**4.18pm**
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the northern portion of Macon County has been allowed to expire.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the northern portion of Macon County has been allowed to expire.
4.12pm
Unless more storms form behind this line, we are almost through this event relatively unscathed based on reports from other counties. Perhaps another half hour in the north, 45 minutes in the central area, and an hour or so on the Highlands Plateau.
The next storm days could be on Wednesday and/or Thursday.
Unless more storms form behind this line, we are almost through this event relatively unscathed based on reports from other counties. Perhaps another half hour in the north, 45 minutes in the central area, and an hour or so on the Highlands Plateau.
The next storm days could be on Wednesday and/or Thursday.
4.10pm
West Macon VFD is responding to a report of a tree on some powerlines on Grannys Road.
4.07PM
Here is a look at where most of the outages in Macon is so far. In Nantahala between White Oak Lane and where White Oak Creek crosses Wayah Road. 30 Duke Energy customers are out and no estimation of when power might be restored.
Here is a look at where most of the outages in Macon is so far. In Nantahala between White Oak Lane and where White Oak Creek crosses Wayah Road. 30 Duke Energy customers are out and no estimation of when power might be restored.
3.59
POWER OUTAGE REPORT
Macon 35 (5 outage locations)
Jackson 320
Swain 191
Haywood 1,439
Cherokee 814
NC 9,054
TN 117,745
AL 13935
GA 22,146
SC 11,502
3.55pm
The NC Highway Patrol reports a tree in the road blocking traffic on US-64 at Muskrat Road.
The NC Highway Patrol reports a tree in the road blocking traffic on US-64 at Muskrat Road.
3.52pm
Jackson and Swain counties are reporting multiple trees down in the roadways. Please use caution if you plan to travel through those areas this afternoon or evening.
3.44pm (Central and Southern Macon County)
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg SC
339 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Habersham County in northeastern Georgia... Rabun County in northeastern Georgia... Macon County in western North Carolina... South central Jackson County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Oconee County in Upstate South Carolina...
* Until 445 PM EDT.
* At 338 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles east of Andrews to 3 miles northeast of Hiawassee to 4 miles southwest of Blairsville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include... Franklin, Clayton, Highlands, Mountain City, Tiger, Dillard, Sky Valley, Cashiers, Tallulah Falls and Lake Burton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for western North Carolina.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.
3.42pm
The NC Highway Patrol has been called to a tree down in the roadway on US-23/441 at Scofield Road. This is near the top of Cowee Mountain.
3.40PM
The High Patrol has requested the NCDOT respond to clean an oil or fuel spill off the road an an accident at the US23/441 and Siler Road intersection in Franklin. (Walmart)
The High Patrol has requested the NCDOT respond to clean an oil or fuel spill off the road an an accident at the US23/441 and Siler Road intersection in Franklin. (Walmart)
3.39PM
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg SC
334 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central McDowell County in western North Carolina... Northeastern Macon County in western North Carolina... Central Transylvania County in western North Carolina... Northern Henderson County in western North Carolina... Central Jackson County in western North Carolina... Madison County in western North Carolina... Central Mitchell County in western North Carolina... Haywood County in western North Carolina... Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Yancey County in western North Carolina...
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 334 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 14 miles southwest of Marshall to 7 miles south of Waynesville to 9 miles south of Sylva, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include... Downtown Asheville, Brevard, Sylva, Waynesville, Burnsville, Marshall, East Asheville, Arden, West Asheville and North Asheville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for western North Carolina. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for western North Carolina.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.
3.32pm
A Reader reports a tree down on Lake Emory Rd near Nut House Drive.
Another reader reports pea-sized hail on First Street in Franklin.
Another reader reports pea-sized hail on First Street in Franklin.
3.30PM
There is a report of an accident, tractor-trailer vs car, near the intersection of Sylva Road and Siler Road (this is likely in front of Walmart).
3.12pm
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg SC
305 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2023
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Macon County in western North Carolina... Northern Jackson County in western North Carolina... Swain County in western North Carolina... Graham County in western North Carolina... Haywood County in western North Carolina...
* Until 345 PM EDT.
* At 305 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 miles east of Gatlinburg to 7 miles west of Bryson City to 8 miles northwest of Andrews, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include... Sylva, Waynesville, Bryson City, Robbinsville, Cherokee, Cullowhee, Lake Junaluska, Maggie Valley, Balsam and Webster.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for western North Carolina.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.
3.08PM
SARS Significant Hail Percentage and Conditional Matches
The SARS method returns a maximum expected hail report by matching existing environmental conditions to historic severe hail cases. These forecast maximum sizes are conditional on severe hail of any size occurring. This graphic shows two items:
First, the color fill denotes the percent of matching analog soundings that had significant (2" diameter or larger) hail. Color fill starts at 50 percent.
Second, the contours denote the actual number of matching cases for each grid point. Percentiles for the number of matches are based on a set of about 1200 severe hail cases. For example, a grid point that has over 100 matches suggests a "common" severe hail environment, while a grid point with 5 matches would suggest severe hail is unlikely.
A high number of matches, combined with a high significant hail percentage would suggest significant hail is likely.
2.58
I have never seen such large numbers for our area. Let's hope and pray this is wrong.
SARS Hail Size
The SARS method returns a maximum expected hail report by matching existing environmental conditions to historic severe hail cases. These forecast maximum sizes are conditional on severe hail of any size occurring.
This graphic shows the "best guess" maximum hail report.
2.43pm
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Graham and Swain Counties. Here is the RADAR image.
2.31pm
There has been an accident on US-441 at Hunnicut Lane. Unknown injuries. This is the Bojangles intersection. (car has left the scene)
**2.27pm**
A tractor-trailer has hydroplaned on NC-107 at Catamount Gap in Jackson County. A tank of some sort has broken loose.
2.23pm
Readers are reporting heavy rainfall, high winds, and hail in locations between Nantahala and Cartoogechaye. Hail size varies from pea-size to the size of a quarter. This is from a couple of cells that have formed in front of the main line, which is still in Tennessee.
Readers are reporting heavy rainfall, high winds, and hail in locations between Nantahala and Cartoogechaye. Hail size varies from pea-size to the size of a quarter. This is from a couple of cells that have formed in front of the main line, which is still in Tennessee.
1.39pm
Mesoscale Discussion 1883
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1236 PM CDT Mon Aug 07 2023
Areas affected...Eastern Tennessee into far western North Carolina
Concerning...Tornado Watch 600...
Valid 071736Z - 071930Z
The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 600 continues.
SUMMARY...The threat for tornadoes and severe/damaging winds will continue in eastern Tennessee into far western North Carolina.
DISCUSSION...Convection continues in eastern Tennessee this afternoon. The most organized portion of this activity is oriented roughly north-south from Crossville to north of Chattanooga. This linear segment shows strong velocities in the lowest 2 km on KOHX radar. Additional storms are trying to develop east of this activity as well. The environment will continue to support severe/damaging wind gusts as well as isolated large hail. The threat for tornadoes will also continue, perhaps mostly with line-embedded circulations. The 850 mb winds are expected to increase later today as the mid-level jet pivots through the region. This should act to increase what are currently modestly enlarged hodographs per area VAD data.
Mesoscale Discussion 1883
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1236 PM CDT Mon Aug 07 2023
Areas affected...Eastern Tennessee into far western North Carolina
Concerning...Tornado Watch 600...
Valid 071736Z - 071930Z
The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 600 continues.
SUMMARY...The threat for tornadoes and severe/damaging winds will continue in eastern Tennessee into far western North Carolina.
DISCUSSION...Convection continues in eastern Tennessee this afternoon. The most organized portion of this activity is oriented roughly north-south from Crossville to north of Chattanooga. This linear segment shows strong velocities in the lowest 2 km on KOHX radar. Additional storms are trying to develop east of this activity as well. The environment will continue to support severe/damaging wind gusts as well as isolated large hail. The threat for tornadoes will also continue, perhaps mostly with line-embedded circulations. The 850 mb winds are expected to increase later today as the mid-level jet pivots through the region. This should act to increase what are currently modestly enlarged hodographs per area VAD data.
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