LOCAL OUTLOOK
Strong high pressure will remain across the region and maintain a very cold air mass through much of the upcoming week. By next Friday, a moist backdoor cold front may bring light snow showers to the western North Carolina mountains.
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Weather Almanac for December 30th (1872-2016)
Record weather events for this date in Macon County
Highest Temperature 71°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1984
Lowest Temperature -12°F in Highlands in 1917
Greatest Rainfall 1.70 inches in Highlands in 1912
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 3.0 inches in Highlands in 1997
Record weather events for December in Macon County
Highest Temperature 78°F in Franklin on Dec 31, 1951
Lowest Temperature -12°F in Highlands on Dec 30, 1917
Greatest Rainfall 6.00 inches in Highlands on Dec 14, 1901
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 12.0 inches in Franklin on Dec 21, 1876
THREE DAY OUTLOOK
TODAY Sunny and Windy
Mostly sunny with highs ranging from the mid-30s in the higher elevations to the lower 40s in the lower elevations. Due to the wind chill, it will feel below freezing at times. Winds 10 to 15 mph out of the northwest, gusting to the 25 mp[h range at times.
TONIGHT Wind chills ranging from the single digits to the teens
Partly cloudy with lows ranging from the mid-teens at the higher elevations to the lower 20s in the lower elevations. Wind chills will make it feel about ten degrees or so colder. Winds 10 to 15 mph out of the northwest.
SUNDAY Wind chills below freezing
Mostly sunny with highs ranging from the mid-20s at the higher elevations to the mid-30s in the lower elevations. Winds 5 to 10 mph out of the northwest. Increasing clouds as the day progresses.
NEW YEARS EVE NIGHT Cold Wave and Dangerous Wind Chills
Mostly cloudy with decreasing clouds. Lows ranging from the single digits at the higher elevations to the low to mid-teens in the lower elevations.
NEW YEARS DAY Cold wave continues...
Wind chill values in the morning will be close to zero. Sunny with highs ranging from the teens at the higher elevations to the mid-20s in the lower elevations.
MONDAY NIGHT Cold Wave and Dangerous Wind Chills
Mostly clear with lows ranging from near zero at the higher elevations to near ten degrees in the lower elevations. Wind chills are expected to be below zero at times.
HAZARDS
In case you haven't heard, there is a cold wave on the way. Over the next few days, temperatures will be at or below freezing for an extended period of time and wind chills will be below zero overnights and in the mornings. If you have elderly family, friends, and neighbors, please check on them to make sure they are doing okay. Keep some extra blankets, flashlights, water, and food in your automobile.
The cold wave is expected to last most of the week and there is a slight possibility we may see a light snow at the end of it on Friday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for a Cold Wave that is expected to impact our area from Sunday through the middle of next week. The information is posted below:
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook
..SUNDAY...Cold wave possible. A very cold arctic air mass will move into the area Sunday and remain in place through the middle of the week. This will result in daily average temperatures up to 15 degrees below normal for several days in a row, creating the potential for prolonged dangerously cold conditions.
..MONDAY...Cold wave possible.
..TUESDAY...Cold wave possible.
..WEDNESDAY...Cold wave possible.
..THURSDAY...Cold wave possible.
In light of the cold wave, here are some safety tips to keep in mind the next few days:
You can protect yourself and your household from the many hazards of a cold wave and winter conditions by planning ahead.
COLD WAVE PREPAREDNESS AND SAFETY
•As infrastructure could be affected, the following are additional items that may be considered:
•An alternate heat source with extra fuel. Ensure that there is proper ventilation. Never burn charcoal indoors.
•Keep a fire extinguisher on hand and make sure that the household knows how to use it.
•Prepare for possible isolation in your home. Keep a stock of food and extra drinking water.
WHAT TO DO DURING A COLD WAVE
•Stay indoors as much as possible.
•Listen to the radio, internet or television for weather reports and emergency information.
•Conserve fuel, if necessary, by temporarily closing off heat to some rooms.
•Eat to supply heat to the body and drink non-alcoholic beverages to avoid dehydration.
DRESS FOR THE COLD IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTSIDE
•Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. The outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent.
•Mittens are warmer than gloves.
•Cover your head as most body heat is lost through the top of the head.
•Cover your mouth to protect your lungs.
•Use caution when working outdoors. Overexertion can bring on a heart attack — a major cause of death in the winter.
•Watch for signs of frostbite: loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose.
•Watch for signs of hypothermia: uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion.
•If symptoms of hypothermia are detected, get the victim to a warm location and remove any wet clothing. If conscious, warm the center of the body first by giving warm, non-alcoholic beverages. Seek medical help as soon as possible.
DRIVING DURING A COLD WAVE AND WINTER CONDITIONS:
•About 70 percent of winter deaths related to snow and ice occur in automobiles. Consider public transportation if you must travel. If you travel by car, travel in the day, don’t travel alone, and keep others informed of your schedule. Stay on main roads; avoid back road shortcuts.
•Winterize your car. This includes checking the battery, antifreeze, wipers, windshield washer fluid, ignition system, thermostat, lights, flashing hazard lights, exhaust system, heater, brakes, defroster, oil level, and tires. Consider snow tires and keep your car’s gas tank full. Carry a basic vehicle emergency kit in the trunk of your vehicle.
If you get trapped in your car: (some of this would apply if we had snow, but are good things to keep in mind)
•Pull off the highway. Turn on hazard lights and hang a distress flag from the radio aerial or window.
•Remain in your vehicle where rescuers are most likely to find you. Do not set out on foot unless you can see a building close by where you know you can take shelter. Be careful: distances are distorted by blowing snow. A building may seem close but be too far to walk to in deep snow.
•Run the engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. When the engine is running, open a window slightly for ventilation. This will protect you from possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Periodically clear snow from the exhaust pipe.
•Exercise to maintain body heat, but avoid overexertion. In extreme cold, use road maps, seat covers and floor mats for insulation. Huddle with passengers and use your coat for a blanket.
•Take turns sleeping. One person should be awake at all times to look for rescue crews.
•Drink fluids to avoid dehydration.
•Be careful not to waste battery power. Balance electrical energy needs — the use of lights, heat, and radio — with supply.
•At night, turn on the inside light so work crews or rescuers can see you.
•If stranded in a remote area, spread a large cloth over the snow to attract the attention of rescue personnel who may be surveying the area by airplane.
Macon Media maintains a Severe Weather Preparedness Page at http://thunderpigblog.blogspot.com/p/breaking-news-hub.html for those who are interested.
As always, you can check to see what advisories, watches, and warnings are in effect for Macon County by visiting http://is.gd/MACONWARN
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
Appalachian South
Meets each Thursday at 7pm
The First Methodist Church Outreach Center
at the intersection of Harrison Ave. and West Main Street
(directly across from Lazy Hiker Brewery)
Come join our weekly support group for anyone suffering from mental illness and their family or friends. This includes Depression, Bipolar,8chizophrenia, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Etc.
Here you will find:
— others living with mental health challenges YOU ARE NOT ALONE
- learn coping skills and ?find hope in shared experience
- help learning how to break down stigma and guilt surrounding mental health
- how to live life with the expectation of a better a better future
Kay (706)970-9987 Denise (828)347-5000)
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.
Sun and Moon
Sun
Begin civil twilight 7:13 a.m.
Sunrise 7:42 a.m.
Sun transit 12:36 p.m.
Sunset 5:31 p.m.
End civil twilight 5:59 p.m.
Moon
Moonset 4:40 a.m.
Moonrise 3:33 p.m.
Moon transit 10:39 p.m.
Moonset 5:49 a.m. tomorrow morning
Phase of the Moon on December 30, 2017: Waxing Gibbous with 91% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: Full Moon on January 1, 2018 at 9:24 p.m. (local standard time)
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]
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Posted at 3:45 am on December 30, 2017
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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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