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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Weather Briefing for Saturday, November 02, 2024



GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cool high pressure moves from the Great Lakes eastward going off the New England coast by Monday. This high pressure is expected to keep temperatures across our region closer to normal for this time of year through early next week. A warmer southerly flow of air develops around mid week bringing well above normal temperatures back to our area.


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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds in the morning increasing to come out of the south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.


HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.





NEWS UPDATES


• Highlands-Cashiers Hospital: 2024 Veterans Day Luncheon and Pain Management Program [Macon Media]


• Friday Football Frenzy: Nov. 1, 2024, scores and highlights. [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]


• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]
• More than half of NC voters have already cast ballots, early voting ends Saturday afternoon [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)

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Published at 5.00am on Saturday, November 02, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins







Friday, November 1, 2024

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital: 2024 Veterans Day Luncheon and Pain Management Program

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Highlands-Cashiers Hospital will be hosting two events, a Veterans Day Luncheon and a Pain Management Program. Details are posted below.

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Franklin Office Supply is celebrating its 20th Anniversary today. Learn more on their Facebook event page. [LINK]


Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Office Supply. Visit their store at 161 Highlands Road in Franklin or check out their website.




Highlands-Cashiers Hospital to Host Veterans Day Luncheon 2024

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Eckerd Living Center will host a free lunch in the hospital cafeteria for all veterans on Monday, November 11, from Noon to 1 pm. The luncheon will honor our veterans and their service to our country. There will be a brief presentation at 12:30 pm. The hospital is located at 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands.

For more information, please call 828-526-1345.

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Lunch with the Doc | Highlands-Cashiers Hospital to Offer Chronic Pain Management Program

Join Eric Roslonski, DO, with Comprehensive Pain Consultants, on Tuesday, November 18, from Noon to 1 pm as he presents a free program on chronic pain management options. The program will be held at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, 190 Hospital Dr., in the Whiteside Cafeteria.

Registration is available online at www.missionhealth.org/calendar or by calling 844-630-5295. Attendance is limited to 50 people, and a buffet-style dinner will be provided.


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Published at 12.52pm on Friday, November 01, 2024

Weather Briefing for Friday, November 01, 2024



GENERAL OUTLOOK

A cold front will drop south across our region tonight into early Saturday, bringing slightly cooler temperatures for the weekend into early next week. A return to well above normal temperatures appears likely toward the middle of next week ahead of the next front. 

PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE 

US-19 is closed (both lanes) near Euchella Branch Road in Swain County due to a diesel tanker fire. This is just north of Collins Gap. 
Please find an alternate route until after daylight. 


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Feeling lost or weighed down by life’s challenges? Therapy can provide the support you need to navigate through it. Nurture Within Counseling has immediate availability and accepts Cigna, BCBS, and Aetna. Reach out today for therapy!

www.nurturewithinnc.com
Email: admin@nurturewithinnc.com
Call: 828-392-6653


DAY SPONSOR

Franklin Office Supply is celebrating its 20th Anniversary today. Learn more on their Facebook event page. [LINK]


Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Office Supply. Visit their store at 161 Highlands Road in Franklin or check out their website.




GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 70. Light and variable winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.


HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Other than thick fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Be sure to turn on your headlights this morning so other motorists can see you.





NEWS UPDATES


• Franklin Office Supply is celebrating its 20th Anniversary today. Learn more on their Facebook event page. [LINK]


• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]

• FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene [Macon Media

Support Macon Media

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


Published at 5.00am on Friday, November 01, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins