Here is the news and weather briefing for Macon County.
GENERAL OUTLOOK
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon and evening. The main threats will be from frequent cloud to ground lightning and torrential rainfall. However, a few storms could briefly become strong and produce isolated gusty winds. In addition, excessive rainfall could occur in isolated locations, resulting in flash flooding of streams and urban areas.
• Extreme, severe drought expand in parts of North Carolina [Macon Media]
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Local Weather
General Forecast Through Tuesday Night
Franklin Area
Today
Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then isolated showers. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Lows in the mid 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain is 80%.
Highlands Plateau
Today
Isolated showers before noon, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid 70s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then scattered showers. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows around 60. Light winds out of the southwest. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Chance of rain is 80%.
Otto and South Central Macon County
Today
Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with highs in the lower 80s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Patchy fog before 9am. Highs near 80. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Highs near 80. Chance of rain is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Lows in the mid-to-upper 60s. Chance of rain is 80%.
Nantahala Area
Today
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with highs near 78. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then isolated showers. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Highs in the upper 70s. Light winds out of the southwest. Chance of rain is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain is 80%.
Hazards
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon and evening. The main threats will be from frequent cloud to ground lightning and brief torrential rainfall. However, a few storms could briefly become severe and produce isolated damaging wind gusts. In addition, excessive rainfall could occur in isolated locations, resulting in flash flooding of small streams and urban areas.
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Sun Jul 21 2024
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
Pollen
The pollen forecast is unavailable due to IT issues being suffered by the provider.
Macon Calendar
(send your event to calendar@maconmedia.com)
Music Lineup for Friends of the Greenway, Inc.
Frog Quarters Music Schedule (located at 573 East Main Street in Franklin)
July 2024 Schedule
7-6-24--Mike Yow--This guy is a talented Singer/Songwriter we're always happy to have here at The Frog. His music is Americana personified and he's his own "one man band". Balsam Range took one of his ballads and re-arranged it for their sound. Thanks for coming over the hill from Jackson County, Mike.
7-27-24—Charlie Simmons & Paul Linser--Two accomplished finger-style guitar pickers that have some great songs in their line-up. You'll love their acoustic sound! Their music will take you from the ranges of the Midwest to the Southeastern region of the country. Welcome back, guys.
For other Music and News follow us on Facebook at Friends of the Greenway, Inc. and Instagram at friends_of_the_greenway_inc. To find out more about the Greenway and our organization, our website is: littletennessee.org.
Frog Quarters is open 9a to 2p, Wednesdays thru Saturdays—beside the River Bridge. We are the Non-Profit supporting the Greenway with monies from sales from our Coffee & Gift Shop, Memberships and Donations. As always, thank you for your support!
Mountain Findings
432 Spruce Street (physical)
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Web: MountainFindings.org
Mountain Findings (a thrift store) is open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm until October 2023.
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Published at 5:00am on Sunday, July 21, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins
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