Weather Briefing for Tuesday, December 31, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK A cold front approaches from the west this morning before tracking over the area later today. This front will bring gusty winds to the entire forecast area with light rain chances mainly confined to the mountains and the I-40 corridor. Cooler and drier weather returns the rest of the week for most locations, with well below normal temperatures returning by the weekend. WEATHER SPONSOR This space...

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Letter to the Editor: Macon County Animal Service and Appalachian Animal Rescue Center are Separate Organizations

Dear Editor, The Macon County Humane Society dba Appalachian Animal Rescue Center is a 501(c)3 no-kill animal shelter. Their mission is to maintain a shelter for stray and unwanted dogs and cats in Macon County, NC. Appalachian Animal Rescue Center, or AARC, is a closed intake facility with a maximum capacity of 50 dogs and 55 cats. AARC is not a county or state-owned facility; they are funded by donations, grants, and adoptions....

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Weather Briefing for Monday, December 30, 2024 Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President Has Died

GENERAL OUTLOOK High pressure will build into the area today, before another system accompanied by light showers impacts the area on Tuesday. Much colder and drier conditions are expected Wednesday thru the weekend. Some light wintry precipitation is possible on Friday. WEATHER SPONSOR This space available DAY SPONSOR !-- This space available --> Young Tree Service is...

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Weather Briefing for Sunday, December 29, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK A strong cold front will cross the area this morning into this afternoon bringing the potential for severe storms and locally heavy rainfall. High pressure will briefly dry things out on Monday, before another round of light showers arrives Tuesday. Much colder and drier conditions expected Wednesday thru the weekend. WEATHER SPONSOR This space available !-- DAY SPONSOR ...

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Weather Briefing for Saturday, December 28, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK A cold front will approach from the west this weekend, with rain chances increasing across the region. The cold front will move east of the area Sunday night, allowing drier conditions to return briefly on Monday. Some light showers are possible on Tuesday with the next system, then conditions will turn colder for the middle to end of next week. WEATHER SPONSOR This space available ...

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Weather Briefing for Friday, December 27, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK High temperatures are expected to drop below normal briefly today before above normal highs return this weekend into early next week. A cold front will gradually approach from the west Friday into the weekend, with rain chances increasing across the region. The cold front moves east of our area Sunday night as drier conditions return on Monday then a cold front brings another chance of rain Tuesday and New Years...

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Weather Briefing for Thursday, December 26, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK Dry weather with near normal temperatures again today. High temperatures drop below normal briefly on Friday before above normal highs return this weekend into early next week. A cold front will gradually approach out of the west Friday into the weekend, bringing rain chances back to the forecast area. Drier conditions return by Monday. WEATHER SPONSOR This space available ...

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Weather Briefing for Wednesday, December 25, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK Dry weather with near normal temperatures through Thursday. High temperatures drop below normal briefly on Friday before above normal highs return this weekend into early next week. A cold front will gradually approach out of the west Friday into the weekend, bringing rain chances back to the forecast area. WEATHER SPONSOR This space available DAY SPONSOR This space available...

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Merry Christmas!!!

  "For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given;And the government will be upon His shoulder.And His name will be calledWonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."--Isaiah 9:6 New King James Version (NKJV)Christ Born of Mary2 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...

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Weather Briefing for Tuesday, December 24, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK Cold high pressure moves off the East Coast tonight resulting in temperatures returning to near or a little above normal from Christmas through the end of the week. Moisture will also increase with rain chances increasing through the weekend then another rain maker possibly affecting our area early next week. WEATHER SPONSOR This space available DAY SPONSOR This space...

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Weather Briefing for Monday, December 23, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK Cold high pressure is expected to move off the East Coast tonight resulting in temperatures returning to near or a little above normal from Christmas through the end of the week. Moisture will also increase with a chance of rain starting on Friday and then possibly continuing through the weekend. WEATHER SPONSOR This space available DAY SPONSOR Young Tree Service is sponsoring...

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Weather Briefing for Sunday, December 22, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK Cold air will continue to filter into the area over the next couple of days high pressure remains in control of the area. However, temperatures are expected to trend back toward normal for Christmas with more moisture returning to the area as well. The latter half of the week looks warmer than normal, but unsettled. WEATHER SPONSOR This space available DAY SPONSOR This...

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