Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, May 31, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK

A weak cold front will cross the region today. Dry high pressure will follow the front for Thursday, but as high pressure slides offshore, moist southerly flow returns and shower and thunderstorm chances increase heading into the weekend. Temperatures will remain near normal until another cold front moves through the region early next week with drier and cooler conditions to follow.

LOCAL NEWS

The Macon County Airport Authority met yesterday at the airport for their monthly meeting. Video and photos are on the blog. [LINK]


Weather Almanac for May 31st (1872-2016)

Record weather events for this date in Macon County

Highest Temperature 90°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2006
Lowest Temperature 31°F in Franklin in 1984
Greatest Rainfall 2.35 inches in Highlands in 1959



THREE DAY OUTLOOK




TODAY

Patchy fog early. Mostly sunny with highs near the upper-70s. Calm winds in the morning, the winds 5 to 10 mph from the northwest in the afternoon. 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon.

TONIGHT

Patchy fog after midnight. Partly cloudy with lows near the mid-50s and light winds out of the northwest. 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.



THURSDAY

Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny near 80. Calm winds in the morning, then out of the northwest in the afternoon.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Partly cloudy with lows near the mid to upper-50s and calm winds.



FRIDAY

Partly sunny with highs in the mid to upper-80s. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Partly sunny with highs in the mid to upper-70s. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.


HAZARDS

Hazardous weather is not expected today.

As always, you can check to see what advisories, watches, and warnings are in effect for Macon County by visiting http://is.gd/MACONWARN


MACON CALENDAR

If you have an event you wish to be added to this calendar, please send the information, along with a flyer in pdf format or a high-quality photo, to editor@maconmedia.com
There is no charge for civic, educational or non-profit groups, except for groups or events that receive funding from the TDA, TDC and EDC, where full rates apply.

Wednesday, May 31

FRANKLIN BIRD CLUB – Greenway Birdwalk

Bird walk along the Greenway. Meet at Salali Lane at 8:00 am.

Parking is off Fox Ridge Road which is just south of Franklin Flea Market on Highlands Rd.


SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

On January 1, 2017, the Syringe Exchange Program of Franklin began operating a comprehensive harm reduction program to address the opioid epidemic that is impacting western NC. Opioid overdose reversal kits including naloxone are available free of charge. If you have any questions about our services or if you know someone interested in volunteering, please contact Stephanie Almeida at 828-475-1920.



Astronomy

Twilight Begins: 5:51 am
Sunrise: 6:21 am
Sunset 8:42 pm
Twilight Ends: 9:12 pm


Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent with 41% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.

Moonset 1:20 a.m.
Moonrise 12:33 p.m.




Evening Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 10:30 pm tonight




Morning Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 4 am tomorrow morning




Sky Guides for this week

Sky and Telescope Magazine 
Astronomy Magazine


Earth Sky has an article on the eclipses of 2017. [LINK]

Heavens Above has an Android App that will assist you in observing the sky and even has a satellite tracker that will let you know when the International Space Station and dozens of other satellites are overhead. [LINK]

Stellarium is also an app that will assist you in observing the sky. It is available in both Android [LINK] and iOS versions. [LINK]

CROWD FUNDING 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.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia


Published at 3:56 am on May 31, 2017

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconSafety

Data and information sources: Sources (except where otherwise credited): heavens-above.com, Ian Webster's Github, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, The National Weather Service, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, and the Weather Prediction Center. 

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Macon County Airport Authority May 2017 Meeting

Project Engineer Jimmy Luther checks the progress of taxiway construction

The Macon County Airport Authority met for their regular May 2017 meeting this afternoon. Video and a copy of the agenda are posted below.




MEDIA ROLL CALL
(media outlets with reporters or photographers present at the meeting)

Macon Media
The Franklin Press

Macon County Airport Authority

Agenda for Regular Meeting Held May 30th, 2017

1. Call to Order: Chair Gregory

2. Approval of Minutes for Meeting Held April 25th, 2017

3. Public Comment Session

4. Engineering Report: Project Engineer, Jimmy Luther

5. Kiosk Report/Update on Funding: Member Jenkins

6. Maintenance Report: Member Haithcock

7. Other Business

8. Adjourn

CROWD FUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you receive value from wha]t Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only. 

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at >> https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia

Published at 7:40 pm on May 30, 2017

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Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, May 30, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK

A moist and unstable air mass remains in place today. A weak cold front crosses the area Wednesday with drier high pressure arriving Thursday. A moist and unstable air mass returns for the weekend.

LOCAL NEWS

The annual Memorial Day Service was held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Franklin. Video and photos are on the blog. [LINK]


Weather Almanac for May 30th (1872-2016)

Record weather events for this date in Macon County

Highest Temperature 90°F in Franklin in 1953
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands in 1984
Greatest Rainfall 1.40 inches in Highlands in 1903



THREE DAY OUTLOOK




TODAY

Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with highs in the upper-70s. Calm winds in the morning, then from the northwest in the afternoon.

TONIGHT

Patchy fog after midnight. Partly cloudy with lows in the mid-50s and calm winds.



WEDNESDAY

Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s. Calm winds in the morning, then winds 5 to 10 mph from the northwest in the afternoon. 30% chance of showers, mainly in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Partly cloudy with lows in the mid-50s and winds out of the northwest calming before midnight. 30% chance of showers, mainly before midnight.



THURSDAY

Mostly sunny with highs near 80.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Mostly cloudy with lows near 60.


HAZARDS

Hazardous weather is not expected today.

As always, you can check to see what advisories, watches, and warnings are in effect for Macon County by visiting http://is.gd/MACONWARN


MACON CALENDAR

If you have an event you wish to be added to this calendar, please send the information, along with a flyer in pdf format or a high-quality photo, to editor@maconmedia.com
There is no charge for civic, educational or non-profit groups, except for groups or events that receive funding from the TDA, TDC and EDC, where full rates apply.

Wednesday, May 31

FRANKLIN BIRD CLUB – Greenway Birdwalk

Bird walk along the Greenway. Meet at Salali Lane at 8:00 am.

Parking is off Fox Ridge Road which is just south of Franklin Flea Market on Highlands Rd.


SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

On January 1, 2017, the Syringe Exchange Program of Franklin began operating a comprehensive harm reduction program to address the opioid epidemic that is impacting western NC. Opioid overdose reversal kits including naloxone are available free of charge. If you have any questions about our services or if you know someone interested in volunteering, please contact Stephanie Almeida at 828-475-1920.



Astronomy

Twilight Begins: 5:52 am
Sunrise: 6:21 am
Sunset 8:42 pm
Twilight Ends: 9:11 pm




Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent with 30% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.

Moonset 12:36 a.m.
Moonrise 11:30 a.m.




Evening Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 10:30 pm tonight




Morning Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 4 am tomorrow morning




Sky Guides for this week

Sky and Telescope Magazine 
Astronomy Magazine


Earth Sky has an article on the eclipses of 2017. [LINK]

Heavens Above has an Android App that will assist you in observing the sky and even has a satellite tracker that will let you know when the International Space Station and dozens of other satellites are overhead. [LINK]

Stellarium is also an app that will assist you in observing the sky. It is available in both Android [LINK] and iOS versions. [LINK]

CROWD FUNDING 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.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia


Published at 4:25 am on May 30, 2017

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconSafety

Data and information sources: Sources (except where otherwise credited): heavens-above.com, Ian Webster's Github, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, The National Weather Service, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, and the Weather Prediction Center. 

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Memorial Day Observed at Veterans Memorial Park in Franklin

American Legion Post #108 hosted the annual Memorial Day Service at Veterans Memorial Park in Franklin this morning. James W. "Bill" Oxford, Chairman of the National Legislative Commission of the American Legion was the guest speaker for this year's program. Video and photos of the service are posted below.




MEDIA ROLL CALL
(media outlets with reporters/photographers present)

Macon Media
The Franklin Press (report + photographer)
Macon County News and Shopping Guide (two photographers)
WFSC-AM/WNCC-FM


Flickr Slide Show (click here to view photos on Flickr)

(click the arrows to advance the slide show or click a photo to be taken to the album on Flickr)




DAY SPONSOR

Carrion Tree Service is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates 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 are located at 120 Depot Street.

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


CROWD FUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you receive value from wha]t Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to
editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at >>
https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia


Published at 7:47 pm on May 29, 2017

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President Donald J. Trump Proclaims Memorial Day, May 29, 2017, as a Day of Prayer for Permanent Peace

PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 2017

- - - - - - -

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Memorial Day is our Nation's solemn reminder that freedom is never free. It is a moment of collective reflection on the noble sacrifices of those who gave the last measure of devotion in service of our ideals and in the defense of our Nation. On this ceremonious day, we remember the fallen, we pray for a lasting peace among nations, and we honor these guardians of our inalienable rights.

This year, we commemorate the centennial anniversary of America's entry into World War I. More than 4.7 million Americans served during The Great War, representing more than 25 percent of the American male population between the ages of 18 and 31 at the time. We remember the more than 100,000 Americans who sacrificed their lives during "The War to End All Wars," and who left behind countless family members and loved ones. We pause again to pray for the souls of those heroes who, one century ago, never returned home after helping to restore peace in Europe.

On Memorial Day we honor the final resting places of the more than one million men and women who sacrificed their lives for our Nation, by decorating their graves with the stars and stripes, as generations have done since 1868. We also proudly fly America's beautiful flag at our homes, businesses, and in our community parades to honor their memory. In doing so, we pledge our Nation's allegiance to the great cause of freedom for which they fought and ultimately died.

In honor and recognition of all of our fallen service members, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 11, 1950, as amended (36 U.S.C. 116), has requested the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of the United States might unite in prayer. The Congress, by Public Law 106-579, has also designated 3:00 p.m. local time on that day as a time for all Americans to observe, in their own way, the National Moment of Remembrance.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 29, 2017, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time when people might unite in prayer. I urge the press, radio, television, and all other information media to cooperate in this observance.

I further ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.

I also request the Governors of the United States and its Territories, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control. I also request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first.

DONALD J. TRUMP







DAY SPONSOR

Carrion Tree Service is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates 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 are located at 120 Depot Street.

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




CROWD FUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you receive value from wha]t Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at >>
https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia


Published at 6:31 am on May 29, 2017

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconSafety


Be kind to one another.

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Daily Weather Briefing for Memorial Day, May 29, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK

Warm and humid air will remain over our region today as high pressure settles east of the Florida coast. A series of weak cold fronts will cross the area through mid week. Stronger cold fronts will approach and cross the area for next weekend.

DAY SPONSOR

Carrion Tree Service is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates 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 are located at 120 Depot Street.

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

Weather Almanac for May 29th (1872-2016)

Record weather events for this date in Macon County

Highest Temperature 91°F in Highlands in 1941
Lowest Temperature 36°F in Highlands in 1894
Greatest Rainfall 2.21 inches in Nantahala in 1976



THREE DAY OUTLOOK




TODAY storms possible after 10 am

Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 70s and calm winds picking up to around 5 mph by mid-morning out of the northwest. 30% chance of rain before 10 am and increasing to 60% chance in the afternoon. Strong storms may be possible. Rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch with more in locations that see a thunderstorm.

TONIGHT strong storms possible (but not likely) in the early evening hours

Patchy fog after midnight. Mostly cloudy with lows near 60 and light winds out of the northwest. 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.



TUESDAY

Patchy fog early. Mostly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper-70s. Calm winds in the morning, then 5 to 10 mph out of the west-northwest in the afternoon. 30% chance of showers, mainly in the afternoon.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Mostly cloudy with lows in the mid to upper-50s. 30% chance of showers, mainly before 8 pm.



WEDNESDAY

Mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper-70s. 30% chance of showers, mainly in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Partly cloudy with lows near the mid-50s. 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.


HAZARDS

Hazardous weather is possible, though not likely, in Macon County today. The main time for concern is after 10 am. I think most of the activity will be to our south and east. Be prepared just in case.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for tomorrow regarding the potential for severe weather. The text follows:

..MEMORIAL DAY...Severe weather possible. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop again on Monday. A few storms may be severe, with the greatest threat expected to be across the Piedmont.

As always, you can check to see what advisories, watches, and warnings are in effect for Macon County by visiting http://is.gd/MACONWARN


MACON CALENDAR

If you have an event you wish to be added to this calendar, please send the information, along with a flyer in pdf format or a high-quality photo, to editor@maconmedia.com
There is no charge for civic, educational or non-profit groups, except for groups or events that receive funding from the TDA, TDC and EDC, where full rates apply.

Wednesday, May 31

FRANKLIN BIRD CLUB – Greenway Birdwalk

Bird walk along the Greenway. Meet at Salali Lane at 8:00 am.

Parking is off Fox Ridge Road which is just south of Franklin Flea Market on Highlands Rd.


SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

On January 1, 2017, the Syringe Exchange Program of Franklin began operating a comprehensive harm reduction program to address the opioid epidemic that is impacting western NC. Opioid overdose reversal kits including naloxone are available free of charge. If you have any questions about our services or if you know someone interested in volunteering, please contact Stephanie Almeida at 828-475-1920.



Astronomy

Twilight Begins: 5:52 am
Sunrise: 6:21 am
Sunset 8:41 pm
Twilight Ends: 9:10 pm


Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent with 21% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Moonrise 10:25 a.m.
Moonset 12:36 a.m. Tomorrow morning




Evening Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 10:30 pm tonight




Morning Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 4 am tomorrow morning




Sky Guides for this week

Sky and Telescope Magazine 
Astronomy Magazine


Earth Sky has an article on the eclipses of 2017. [LINK]

Heavens Above has an Android App that will assist you in observing the sky and even has a satellite tracker that will let you know when the International Space Station and dozens of other satellites are overhead. [LINK]

Stellarium is also an app that will assist you in observing the sky. It is available in both Android [LINK] and iOS versions. [LINK]

CROWD FUNDING 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.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia


Published at 5:30 am on May 29, 2017

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconSafety

Data and information sources: Sources (except where otherwise credited): heavens-above.com, Ian Webster's Github, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, The National Weather Service, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, and the Weather Prediction Center. 

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Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, May 28, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK

Warm and humid air will remain over our region through at least Monday, as high pressure settles east of the Florida coast. A cold front will slowly approach from the northwest but will struggle to push through the area during the middle of next week.

DAY SPONSOR

Carrion Tree Service is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates 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 are located at 120 Depot Street.


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

LOCAL NEWS

A storm system passed through western North Carolina and Macon County last night, leaving thousands of Duke Energy customers without electrical service as trees and power lines were blown down.

472 Duke Customers in Macon County are still without electrical service this morning. Crews are still assessing the damage, so no estimate of a time of restoration is available.

Here is a look at the number of Duke Customers who are out of electrical service in each county, along with the number of outage locations:

Swain 2,141 in 54 
Jackson 2,072 in 57
Haywood 458 in 17
Macon 472 in 11
Graham 134 in 5
Cherokee 10 in 1


Weather Almanac for May 28th (1872-2016)

Record weather events for this date in Macon County

Highest Temperature 90°F in Franklin in 1967
Lowest Temperature 30°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1961
Greatest Rainfall 3.60 inches in Nantahala in 1973



THREE DAY OUTLOOK




TODAY severe storms possible in late afternoon

Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with highs near 80. Winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest. 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, some of them have the potential to be severe. Rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.

TONIGHT severe storms possible in the early evening hours

Patchy fog possible after midnight. Mostly cloudy with lows near 60 and winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest calming before midnight. 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.



MEMORIAL DAY

Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny with highs near 80. Calm winds around daybreak, then 5 to 10 mph from the west by mid-morning. 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10 am and 10 pm. Rainfall amounts between a tenth of an inch and a quarter of an inch are expected.

MONDAY NIGHT

Mostly cloudy with lows near 60 And winds from the west calming before midnight. 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.



TUESDAY

Mostly cloudy with highs near the upper 70s. 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Mostly cloudy with lows near the upper 50s.


HAZARDS

Hazardous weather is possible this afternoon and again on Memorial Day. Be careful if you're out and about. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, brief torrential downpours and frequent lightning.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for tomorrow regarding the potential for severe weather. The text follows:

..MEMORIAL DAY...Severe weather possible. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop again on Monday. A few storms may be severe, with the greatest threat expected to be across the Piedmont.

As always, you can check to see what advisories, watches, and warnings are in effect for Macon County by visiting http://is.gd/MACONWARN


MACON CALENDAR

If you have an event you wish to be added to this calendar, please send the information, along with a flyer in pdf format or a high-quality photo, to editor@maconmedia.com
There is no charge for civic, educational or non-profit groups, except for groups or events that receive funding from the TDA, TDC and EDC, where full rates apply.

Wednesday, May 31

FRANKLIN BIRD CLUB – Greenway Birdwalk

Bird walk along the Greenway. Meet at Salali Lane at 8:00 am.

Parking is off Fox Ridge Road which is just south of Franklin Flea Market on Highlands Rd.


SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

On January 1, 2017, the Syringe Exchange Program of Franklin began operating a comprehensive harm reduction program to address the opioid epidemic that is impacting western NC. Opioid overdose reversal kits including naloxone are available free of charge. If you have any questions about our services or if you know someone interested in volunteering, please contact Stephanie Almeida at 828-475-1920.



Astronomy

Twilight Begins: 5:53 am
Sunrise: 6:22 am
Sunset 8:40 pm
Twilight Ends: 9:09 pm




Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent with 12% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Moonrise 9:21 a.m.
Moonset 11:45 p.m.




Evening Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 10:30 pm tonight




Morning Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 4 am tomorrow morning




Sky Guides for this week

Sky and Telescope Magazine 
Astronomy Magazine


Earth Sky has an article on the eclipses of 2017. [LINK]

Heavens Above has an Android App that will assist you in observing the sky and even has a satellite tracker that will let you know when the International Space Station and dozens of other satellites are overhead. [LINK]

Stellarium is also an app that will assist you in observing the sky. It is available in both Android [LINK] and iOS versions. [LINK]

CROWD FUNDING 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.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia


Published at 5:53 am on May 28, 2017

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconSafety

Data and information sources: Sources (except where otherwise credited): heavens-above.com, Ian Webster's Github, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, The National Weather Service, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, and the Weather Prediction Center. 

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Daily Weather Briefing for Saturday, May 27, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK

Warm and humid air will return to the region today through at least Monday, as high pressure settles east of the Florida coast. A cold front will slowly approach from the northwest but will struggle to push through the area during the middle of next week.


Weather Almanac for May 27th (1872-2016)

Record weather events for this date in Macon County

Highest Temperature 89°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2012
Lowest Temperature 31°F in Highlands in 1961
Greatest Rainfall 2.88 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1981



THREE DAY OUTLOOK




TODAY severe storms possible in laternoon

Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with highs near 80. Calm winds in the morning, then 5 to 10 mph from the west in the afternoon. 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the greatest chance of storms after 2 pm and severe weather may be possible in the late afternoon hours into the early evening.

TONIGHT severe storms possible in the early evening hours

Patchy fog after midnight. Mostly cloudy with lows near 60 and winds out of the northwest. 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms with rainfall amounts between a tenth of an inch and a quarter of an inch possible, except higher amounts in locations that see thunderstorms.



SUNDAY

Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with highs near the low-80s. Calm winds early, then rising to 5 to 10 mph out of the west-southwest by mid-morning. 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 am.

SUNDAY NIGHT

Mostly cloudy with lows near the lower 60s. Winds out of the west-southwest calming before midnight. 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 pm with rainfall amounts between a tenth of an inch and a quarter of an inch possible, except in locations that are hit by thunderstorms.



MEMORIAL DAY

Mostly cloudy with highs near 80. Calm winds rising to 5 to 10 mph from the northwest by mid-morning. 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 pm.

MONDAY NIGHT

Mostly cloudy with lows near 60. 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.


HAZARDS

Hazardous weather is possible late this afternoon. A storm system that is currently (5 am Saturday) over the Missouri-Arkansas border is expected to either pass through the area, or very close, late this afternoon or near sunset. Macon Media will monitor the situation. Pop-up showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for today and tomorrow regarding the potential for severe weather. The text follows:

..SATURDAY...Severe weather possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible late this afternoon through the evening, especially in the North Carolina mountains.

..SUNDAY...Severe weather possible. Another round of strong to severe storms is possible Sunday afternoon, with overall greater coverage of showers and storms across the region than on Saturday.

As always, you can check to see what advisories, watches, and warnings are in effect for Macon County by visiting http://is.gd/MACONWARN


MACON CALENDAR

If you have an event you wish to be added to this calendar, please send the information, along with a flyer in pdf format or a high-quality photo, to editor@maconmedia.com
There is no charge for civic, educational or non-profit groups, except for groups or events that receive funding from the TDA, TDC and EDC, where full rates apply.



SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

On January 1, 2017, the Syringe Exchange Program of Franklin began operating a comprehensive harm reduction program to address the opioid epidemic that is impacting western NC. Opioid overdose reversal kits including naloxone are available free of charge. If you have any questions about our services or if you know someone interested in volunteering, please contact Stephanie Almeida at 828-475-1920.



Astronomy

Twilight Begins: 5:53 am
Sunrise: 6:22 am
Sunset 8:40 pm
Twilight Ends: 9:09 pm




Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent with 5% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Moonrise 8:19 a.m.
Moonset 10:47 p.m.




Evening Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 10:30 pm tonight




Morning Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 4 am tomorrow morning




Sky Guides for this week

Sky and Telescope Magazine 
Astronomy Magazine


Earth Sky has an article on the eclipses of 2017. [LINK]

Heavens Above has an Android App that will assist you in observing the sky and even has a satellite tracker that will let you know when the International Space Station and dozens of other satellites are overhead. [LINK]

Stellarium is also an app that will assist you in observing the sky. It is available in both Android [LINK] and iOS versions. [LINK]

CROWD FUNDING 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.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia


Published at 5:24 am on May 27, 2017

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconSafety

Data and information sources: Sources (except where otherwise credited): heavens-above.com, Ian Webster's Github, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, The National Weather Service, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, and the Weather Prediction Center. 

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Daily Weather Briefing for Friday, May 26, 2017

LOCAL OUTLOOK

Weak, dry high pressure will settle into the region today, then drift east off the Florida coast by Saturday. Moisture and unstable conditions will return to the region over the weekend, as a cold front slowly approaches from the northwest.


Weather Almanac for May 26th (1872-2016)

Record weather events for this date in Macon County

Highest Temperature 89°F in Highlands in 1926
Lowest Temperature 30°F in Highlands in 1988
Greatest Rainfall 2.28 inches in Highlands in 1986



THREE DAY OUTLOOK




TODAY

Areas of dense fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with skies clearing before noon, then partly cloudy skies thereafter. Highs near 80. Calm winds early, then rising to 5 to 10 mph by mid morning.

TONIGHT

Partly cloudy with lows near the upper-50s and calm winds.



SATURDAY severe storms possible in late afternoon

Partly sunny with highs in the 80s. Calm winds early, then rising to 5 to 10 mph from the west-southwest by midmorning.

SATURDAY NIGHT severe storms possible in the early evening

Mostly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s and winds out of the southwest calming before midnight. 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 pm and 2 am.



SUNDAY

Mostly cloudy with highs in the 80s. 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 am.

SUNDAY NIGHT

Mostly cloudy with lows near the lower 60s. 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.


HAZARDS

No hazardous weather expected.

**5:11 am** The National Weather Service has just issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook regarding the potential for severe weather tomorrow.

The text follows:

..SATURDAY...Severe weather possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible late Saturday afternoon through the evening, especially in the North Carolina mountains.

As always, you can check to see what advisories, watches, and warnings are in effect for Macon County by visiting http://is.gd/MACONWARN


MACON CALENDAR

If you have an event you wish to be added to this calendar, please send the information, along with a flyer in pdf format or a high-quality photo, to editor@maconmedia.com
There is no charge for civic, educational or non-profit groups, except for groups or events that receive funding from the TDA, TDC and EDC, where full rates apply.



SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

On January 1, 2017, the Syringe Exchange Program of Franklin began operating a comprehensive harm reduction program to address the opioid epidemic that is impacting western NC. Opioid overdose reversal kits including naloxone are available free of charge. If you have any questions about our services or if you know someone interested in volunteering, please contact Stephanie Almeida at 828-475-1920.



Astronomy

Twilight Begins: 5:54 am
Sunrise: 6:23 am
Sunset 8:39 pm
Twilight Ends: 9:08 pm




Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent with 1% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Moonrise 7:21 a.m.
Moonset 9:43 p.m.


Evening Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 10:30 pm tonight






Morning Events and Planets

Chart shows sky at 4 am tomorrow morning




Sky Guides for this week

Sky and Telescope Magazine 
Astronomy Magazine


Earth Sky has an article on the eclipses of 2017. [LINK]

Heavens Above has an Android App that will assist you in observing the sky and even has a satellite tracker that will let you know when the International Space Station and dozens of other satellites are overhead. [LINK]

Stellarium is also an app that will assist you in observing the sky. It is available in both Android [LINK] and iOS versions. [LINK]

CROWD FUNDING 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.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia


Published at 4:00 am on May 26, 2017

#WNCscan #MaconWx #MaconSafety

Data and information sources: Sources (except where otherwise credited): heavens-above.com, Ian Webster's Github, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, The National Weather Service, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, and the Weather Prediction Center. 

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