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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, July 31, 2018




NEWS BRIEF

State Legislature

The North Carolina General Assembly met yesterday, with the NC Senate reading the Governor's Veto of legislation passed during the First Extra Session of the 2017-2018 biennium into the record. The State legislature will reconvene on Thursday, August 2nd with nothing on the calendar and then will meet again on Saturday, August 4th at 11 am to override the governor's veto. Audio is available on the blog. [LINK]

Mission Health Live Facebook Event

Mission Health streamed a live Facebook stream last night at www.facebook.com/MissionHealthNC

A replay is available for those who missed it when it was originally webcast:




LOCAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A broad area of low pressure will develop and persist across the Tennessee Valley this week. This low will transport deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and produce abundant cloud cover and precipitation, which will help hold max temperatures below normal through the end of the week.


WEATHER SPONSOR



Adams Products, a Division of Oldcastle is underwriting the daily weather briefing & public safety updates for the month.

Open 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F, located at 895 Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC. Visit our Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/Adams.Oldcastle.Franklin.NC/

All your masonry needs are available. Our phone number is 828.524.8545, the public is welcome, we’ll help you with your with your next project.

Weather Almanac for July 31st (1872-2016)
Record weather events for this date in Macon County

Highest Temperature 96°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1999
Lowest Temperature 47°F in Highlands in 2014
Greatest Rainfall 3.00 inches in Highlands in 1879

Record Weather Events for July (1872-2017)

Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin on July 29, 1952
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands on July 2, 1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands on July 29, 1879


WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm. 

[click on any image in this article to enlarge]
(These images replace the three-day forecast maps)





THREE DAY OUTLOOK



--------------------------------------

FRANKLIN AREA

TODAY

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

TONIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

WEDNESDAY

Showers before 9am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 3am, then showers after 3am. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

THURSDAY

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.


--------------------------------------

OTTO AREA

TODAY

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

TONIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 64. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

WEDNESDAY

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTWednesday NightShowers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 3am, then showers after 3am. Low around 63. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

THURSDAY

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Showers. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.


--------------------------------------

HIGHLANDS AREA

TODAY

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

TONIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Patchy fog. Low around 61. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

WEDNESDAY

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 69. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 3am, then showers after 3am. Low around 60. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

THURSDAY

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

--------------------------------------

NANTAHALA AREA

TODAY

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 75. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

TONIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

WEDNESDAY

Showers before 9am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 72. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 3am, then showers after 3am. Low around 61. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

THURSDAY

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Showers. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

--------------------------------------



GOES-16 GeoColor - True Color daytime, multispectral IR
12:47 am to 2:42 am this morning


HAZARDS

Hazardous weather is not expected today. Heavy rain is expected to begin late this afternoon.

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain Tuesday and Wednesday. The NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook is posted below:

..TUESDAY...Heavy rain possible. An unsettled weather pattern will become established across our region. Multiple episodes of heavy rainfall can periodically be expected through the week.
..WEDNESDAY...Heavy rain possible.
..THURSDAY...Heavy rain possible.
..FRIDAY...Heavy rain possible.

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



GOES 16 - Band 15 - 12.3 µm - Dirty Longwave Window - IR (Precipitation)
2:47 am this morning

TROPICAL OUTLOOK



Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Tuen Jul 31 2018

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.


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. If you want text published, please include a paragraph with your photo, flyer or graphics. Please include date(s) and time(s).
There is no charge for civic, educational or nonprofit groups, except for groups or events that receive funding from the TDA, TDC, and EDC, where full rates apply.

Organizers of political events must make themselves available for a video interview at least 7 days before a political event they wish Macon Media to promote. Two weeks is the preferred time frame to maximize awareness.



Suminski Family Books Summer Film Fest for Families

All ticket sales sold by FROG volunteers benefit:

FRIENDS OF THE GREENWAY, INC.

Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Start time for each movie: 7:00 PM
Save When You Pre-Buy Your Tickets!

Single Ticket $5 for each movie (pre & at the door)
Season Pass $15 1 ticket to each movie Family of 4 Season Passes $50 4 tickets to each movie

Movies and Dates:

Paddington 2 on July 12, 2018
Hidden Figures on July 19, 2018
Peter Rabbit on August 19, 2018
Wonder on August 26, 2018 (benefits Friends of the Greenway)

Purchase at FROG Quarters, 573 E. Main (next to new bridge) Hours: Wed-Fri, 9 AM-2 PM

There are 3 other non-profits involved: Folk Heritage Association of Macon County NC, Grandpa’s Woodshed Project, Women’s History Trail, and Read2Me. The FROG-specific specific movie is Wonder, but our members can pre-sell tickets to all movies.

Franklin Health & Fitness 30th Anniversary Celebration [LINK]
http://thunderpigblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/franklin-health-fitness-announces-their.html

Uptown Gallery classes
(These are on-going classes – repeat weekly)

Free classes and open studio times are being offered at The Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Join others at a painting open studio session every Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm or on Thursday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Bring your own materials and join an on-going drawing course led by gallery artists on Fridays, from 11am – 2 pm. For information on days open, hours and additional art classes and workshops, contact the gallery on 30 East Main Street at (828) 349 – 4607.

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 6:14 a.m.
Sunrise 6:42 a.m.
Sun transit 1:40 p.m.
Sunset 8:37 p.m.
End civil twilight 9:05 p.m.


Moon

Moonrise 10:31 p.m. last night
Moon transit 4:13 a.m.
Moonset 10:02 a.m.
Moonrise 11:02 p.m.


Phase of the Moon on July 31, 2018: Waning Gibbous with 87% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: Full Moon on July 27, 2018 at 4:20 p.m. (local daylight time)


Sky Guides for this week


Sky and Telescope Magazine 
Astronomy Magazine


There will be three solar and two lunar eclipses in 2018. [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]

CROWDFUNDING 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.


Become a Patron!

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. Macon Media rewards early sponsors/underwriters with lifetime guaranteed low rates while newer sponsors/underwriters pay higher rates based on the date they first support Macon Media.

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.


Published at 3:08 am on July 31, 2018

#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, National Hurricane Center, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, University of Utah Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and the Weather Prediction Center.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, July 30, 2018




LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

The North Carolina General Assembly will be meeting today and is expected to override the Governor's veto of House Bill 3 and Senate Bill 3. More information is posted on the website. [LINK]

Mission Health Live Facebook Event

Mission Health will be streaming a live Facebook stream tonight at www.facebook.com/MissionHealthNC

The press release is posted below.

What Joining HCA Means for Our Rural Communities

Join a panel of regional healthcare experts Monday, August 6th at 6:30 pm, as they explore what Mission’s intent to join HCA Healthcare is likely to mean for rural western North Carolina communities. The event will be broadcast live on Facebook and will include opportunities to have your questions answered by the evening’s panelists as well as resources to find more information.

Beginning at 6:30 pm, you will have the opportunity to hear from leaders and community board members from regional hospitals who traveled to central Tennessee to learn more about HCA’s commitment to rural healthcare.

Panelists you will hear from include:

• Kathy Guyette, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services & President Regional Member Hospitals, Mission Health
• Rebecca W. Carter, MSN, RN, FACHE, President & Chief Nursing Officer, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
• Brian Barrow, MD, Chief of Staff, Transylvania Regional Hospital

LOCAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A stationary front will remain over our region through the today and then move north as a warm front early in the work week. With low pressure developing to the west, strong and moist flow from the Gulf of Mexico will bring abundant moisture back to the region through the end of the 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.


WEATHER SPONSOR



Adams Products, a Division of Oldcastle is underwriting the daily weather briefing & public safety updates for the month.

Open 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F, located at 895 Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC. Visit our Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/Adams.Oldcastle.Franklin.NC/

All your masonry needs are available. Our phone number is 828.524.8545, the public is welcome, we’ll help you with your with your next project.

Weather Almanac for July 30th (1872-2016)
Record weather events for this date in Macon County

Highest Temperature 94°F in Franklin in 1952
Lowest Temperature 44°F in Highlands in 1911
Greatest Rainfall 3.00 inches in Franklin in 1878

Record Weather Events for July (1872-2017)

Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin on July 29, 1952
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands on July 2, 1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands on July 29, 1879


WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm. 

[click on any image in this article to enlarge]
(These images replace the three-day forecast maps)





THREE DAY OUTLOOK



--------------------------------------

FRANKLIN AREA

TODAY

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TUESDAY

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 81. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9pm. Low around 65. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

WEDNESDAY

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers are likely. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.


--------------------------------------

OTTO AREA

TODAY

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Patchy fog between 10pm and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TUESDAY

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 78. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9pm. Low around 65. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

WEDNESDAY

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.


--------------------------------------

HIGHLANDS AREA

TODAY

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Widespread fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 3 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Patchy fog between midnight and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

TUESDAY

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 71. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9pm. Low around 60. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

WEDNESDAY

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

--------------------------------------

NANTAHALA AREA

TODAY

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Patchy fog between midnight and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TUESDAY

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 77. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 61. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

WEDNESDAY

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

--------------------------------------



GOES-16 GeoColor - True Color daytime, multispectral IR
11:12 pm last night to 2:07 am this morning


HAZARDS

Hazardous weather is not expected today.

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain Tuesday and Wednesday. The NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook is posted below:

..TUESDAY...Heavy rain possible. An unsettled pattern will set up over the region, resulting in periods of heavy rainfall.
..WEDNESDAY...Heavy rain possible.

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



GOES 16 - Band 15 - 12.3 µm - Dirty Longwave Window - IR (Precipitation)
2:12 am this morning

TROPICAL OUTLOOK



Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Mon Jul 30 2018

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.


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. If you want text published, please include a paragraph with your photo, flyer or graphics. Please include date(s) and time(s).
There is no charge for civic, educational or nonprofit groups, except for groups or events that receive funding from the TDA, TDC, and EDC, where full rates apply.

Organizers of political events must make themselves available for a video interview at least 7 days before a political event they wish Macon Media to promote. Two weeks is the preferred time frame to maximize awareness.



Mission Health Live Facebook Event

Mission Health will be streaming a live Facebook stream tonight at www.facebook.com/MissionHealthNC

The press release is posted below.

What Joining HCA Means for Our Rural Communities

Join a panel of regional healthcare experts Monday, August 6th at 6:30 pm, as they explore what Mission’s intent to join HCA Healthcare is likely to mean for rural western North Carolina communities. The event will be broadcast live on Facebook and will include opportunities to have your questions answered by the evening’s panelists as well as resources to find more information.

Beginning at 6:30 pm, you will have the opportunity to hear from leaders and community board members from regional hospitals who traveled to central Tennessee to learn more about HCA’s commitment to rural healthcare.

Panelists you will hear from include:

• Kathy Guyette, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services & President Regional Member Hospitals, Mission Health
• Rebecca W. Carter, MSN, RN, FACHE, President & Chief Nursing Officer, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
• Brian Barrow, MD, Chief of Staff, Transylvania Regional Hospital


Suminski Family Books Summer Film Fest for Families

All ticket sales sold by FROG volunteers benefit:

FRIENDS OF THE GREENWAY, INC.

Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Start time for each movie: 7:00 PM
Save When You Pre-Buy Your Tickets!

Single Ticket $5 for each movie (pre & at the door)
Season Pass $15 1 ticket to each movie Family of 4 Season Passes $50 4 tickets to each movie

Movies and Dates:

Paddington 2 on July 12, 2018
Hidden Figures on July 19, 2018
Peter Rabbit on August 19, 2018
Wonder on August 26, 2018 (benefits Friends of the Greenway)

Purchase at FROG Quarters, 573 E. Main (next to new bridge) Hours: Wed-Fri, 9 AM-2 PM

There are 3 other non-profits involved: Folk Heritage Association of Macon County NC, Grandpa’s Woodshed Project, Women’s History Trail, and Read2Me. The FROG-specific specific movie is Wonder, but our members can pre-sell tickets to all movies.

Franklin Health & Fitness 30th Anniversary Celebration [LINK]
http://thunderpigblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/franklin-health-fitness-announces-their.html

Uptown Gallery classes
(These are on-going classes – repeat weekly)

Free classes and open studio times are being offered at The Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Join others at a painting open studio session every Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm or on Thursday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Bring your own materials and join an on-going drawing course led by gallery artists on Fridays, from 11am – 2 pm. For information on days open, hours and additional art classes and workshops, contact the gallery on 30 East Main Street at (828) 349 – 4607.

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 6:13 a.m.
Sunrise 6:41 a.m.
Sun transit 1:40 p.m.
Sunset 8:38 p.m.
End civil twilight 9:06 p.m.


Moon

Moonrise 9:58 p.m. last night
Moon transit 3:29 a.m.
Moonset 9:06 a.m.
Moonrise 10:31 p.m.


Phase of the Moon on July 30, 2018: Waning Gibbous with 93% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: Full Moon on July 27, 2018 at 4:20 p.m. (local daylight time)



Sky Guides for this week


Sky and Telescope Magazine 
Astronomy Magazine


There will be three solar and two lunar eclipses in 2018. [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]

CROWDFUNDING 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.


Become a Patron!

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. Macon Media rewards early sponsors/underwriters with lifetime guaranteed low rates while newer sponsors/underwriters pay higher rates based on the date they first support Macon Media.

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.


Published at 2:30 am on July 30, 2018

#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, National Hurricane Center, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, University of Utah Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and the Weather Prediction Center.

Legislative Calendar for July 30, 2018





This is Macon Media's attempt to cover the North Carolina General Assembly in a manner that provides the public with as much information as possible. If analysis or links to articles that engage in an analysis is posted, it will be marked as such and it should be read with the knowledge the author may have biases that influence his/her material.


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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.

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The General Assembly will continue its Extra Session today and will likely override the Governor's veto of House Bill 3 [LINK] and Senate Bill 3 [LINK].



The NC Senate is scheduled to come into session at 10:00am today and the NC House at 2:00 pm. Both are expected to be able to override the veto. Both chambers are expected to adjourn until November subject to a recall by the Governor, leadership, or three-fifths of the members.

If you desire, you can follow along as they meet and discuss the Governor's Vetoes at the following locations:

NC House Dashboard [LINK]
NC Senate Dashboard [LINK]

At 10:00 am, Representative Darren Jackson will be having a press conference, the topic of which has not been made available. You can listen to that as it occurs at https://mobile.ncleg.net/New/Audio/StreamAudio.aspx?stream=press

Macon Media will be attempting to record audio and will add it below the calendar as time allows.


Coverage of the July 24, 2018, First Extra Session. [LINK]

Updates will be posted following this segment.


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10:16 am

The NC Senate came into session this morning for a couple of minutes and adjourned, subject to messages of the NC House, until Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 11:00 am. Audio posted below in the interest of transparency (don't believe what Macon Media tells you happened, listen to it for yourself).



The press conference organized by Representative Darren Jackson (Wake County, Democrat, House District 39) is currently underway. Macon MEdia missed the first minute or so of the event. Audio will be posted as soon as it can be processed after the event is over. The NC House is expected to come into session at 2:00 pm.
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10:35 am

Representative Darren Jackson (Democrat, NC House District 39) held a press conference in the press room in the state legislative building on the morning of Monday, July 30, 2018. This is the audio from about a minute or two after the press conference had started.


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2:19 pm

TheNC House has come into session and read the veto from the Governor into the record and adjourned until Thursday, Agust 2nd at 11:00 am. The chair noted that the NC House and NC Senate would be taking up the Governor's Veto on Saturday, August 4th.




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Published at 1:45 am on July 30, 2018

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, July 29, 2018





LOCAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A stationary front will remain over our region through the today and then move north as a warm front early in the work week. With low pressure developing to the west, strong and moist flow from the Gulf of Mexico will bring abundant moisture back to the region through the end of the week.


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Weather Almanac for July 29th (1872-2016)
Record weather events for this date in Macon County

Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin in 1952
Lowest Temperature 40°F in Highlands in 1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands in 1879

Record Weather Events for July (1872-2017)

Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin on July 29, 1952
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands on July 2, 1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands on July 29, 1879


WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm. 

[click on any image in this article to enlarge]
(These images replace the three-day forecast maps)




THREE DAY OUTLOOK



--------------------------------------

FRANKLIN AREA

TODAY

Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

MONDAY

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

MONDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

TUESDAY

Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.


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OTTO AREA

TODAY

Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

MONDAY

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

MONDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

TUESDAY

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 11am. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.


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HIGHLANDS AREA

TODAY

Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

MONDAY

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

MONDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

TUESDAY

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 11am. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.


TUESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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NANTAHALA AREA

TODAY

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

MONDAY

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

MONDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

TUESDAY

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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GOES-16 GeoColor - True Color daytime, multispectral IR
12:07 am to 3:02 am this morning


HAZARDS

Hazardous weather is not expected today.

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. The NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook is posted below:

..TUESDAY...Heavy rain possible. An unsettled pattern will set up over the region, resulting in periods of heavy rainfall.
..WEDNESDAY...Heavy rain possible.

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



GOES 16 - Band 15 - 12.3 µm - Dirty Longwave Window - IR (Precipitation)
3:07 am this morning

TROPICAL OUTLOOK



Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Sun Jul 29 2018

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.


MACON CALENDAR

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Organizers of political events must make themselves available for a video interview at least 7 days before a political event they wish Macon Media to promote. Two weeks is the preferred time frame to maximize awareness.


Walk on the Greenway with Friends of the Greenway
Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 9:00 am


The Friends of the Greenway invites the community to participate in a "Walk on the Greenway" on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 9:00 AM beginning at Big Bear Shelter on Main Street. George James's walk will cover about a half mile, talking about the environmental positives of the Beaver Pond area, how it has changed over the years, and share information on the many creatures that call this area "home".

George is a long-time member of the Friends of the Greenway and current Chair of the FROG Board. He regularly monitors the trail and specifically the Beaver Pond area. A $5 donation is suggested for this benefit walk. Send an email of your interest in participating in the walk to: frog28734@gmail.com.


Mission Health Live Facebook Event

Mission Health will be streaming a live Facebook stream Monday night at www.facebook.com/MissionHealthNC

The press release is posted below.

What Joining HCA Means for Our Rural Communities

Join a panel of regional healthcare experts Monday August 6th at 6:30 pm, as they explore what Mission’s intent to join HCA Healthcare is likely to mean for rural western North Carolina communities. The event will be broadcast live on Facebook and will include opportunities to have your questions answered by the evening’s panelists as well as resources to find more information.

Beginning at 6:30 pm, you will have the opportunity to hear from leaders and community board members from regional hospitals who traveled to central Tennessee to learn more about HCA’s commitment to rural healthcare.

Panelists you will hear from include:

• Kathy Guyette, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services & President Regional Member Hospitals, Mission Health
• Rebecca W. Carter, MSN, RN, FACHE, President & Chief Nursing Officer, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
• Brian Barrow, MD, Chief of Staff, Transylvania Regional Hospital


Suminski Family Books Summer Film Fest for Families

All ticket sales sold by FROG volunteers benefit:

FRIENDS OF THE GREENWAY, INC.

Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Start time for each movie: 7:00 PM
Save When You Pre-Buy Your Tickets!

Single Ticket $5 for each movie (pre & at the door)
Season Pass $15 1 ticket to each movie Family of 4 Season Passes $50 4 tickets to each movie

Movies and Dates:

Paddington 2 on July 12, 2018
Hidden Figures on July 19, 2018
Peter Rabbit on August 19, 2018
Wonder on August 26, 2018 (benefits Friends of the Greenway)

Purchase at FROG Quarters, 573 E. Main (next to new bridge) Hours: Wed-Fri, 9 AM-2 PM

There are 3 other non-profits involved: Folk Heritage Association of Macon County NC, Grandpa’s Woodshed Project, Women’s History Trail, and Read2Me. The FROG-specific specific movie is Wonder, but our members can pre-sell tickets to all movies.

Franklin Health & Fitness 30th Anniversary Celebration [LINK]
http://thunderpigblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/franklin-health-fitness-announces-their.html

Uptown Gallery classes
(These are on-going classes – repeat weekly)

Free classes and open studio times are being offered at The Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Join others at a painting open studio session every Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm or on Thursday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Bring your own materials and join an on-going drawing course led by gallery artists on Fridays, from 11am – 2 pm. For information on days open, hours and additional art classes and workshops, contact the gallery on 30 East Main Street at (828) 349 – 4607.

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 6:12 a.m.
Sunrise 6:40 a.m.
Sun transit 1:40 p.m.
Sunset 8:39 p.m.
End civil twilight 9:07 p.m.


Moon

Moonrise 9:22 p.m. last night
Moon transit 2:44 a.m.
Moonset 8:10 a.m.
Moonrise 9:58 p.m.


Phase of the Moon on July 29, 2018: Waning Gibbous with 97% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: Full Moon on July 27, 2018 at 4:20 p.m. (local daylight time)



Sky Guides for this week


Sky and Telescope Magazine 
Astronomy Magazine


There will be three solar and two lunar eclipses in 2018. [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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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.


Become a Patron!

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. Macon Media rewards early sponsors/underwriters with lifetime guaranteed low rates while newer sponsors/underwriters pay higher rates based on the date they first support Macon Media.

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.


Published at 3:25 am on July 29, 2018

#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, National Hurricane Center, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, University of Utah Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and the Weather Prediction Center.

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Daily Weather Briefing for Saturday, July 28, 2018





LOCAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

A stationary front will remain over our region through much of the weekend and then move north as a warm front early next week. With low-pressure developing to the west, strong and moist flow from the Gulf of Mexico will bring abundant moisture back to the region through at least the middle of next week.


WEATHER SPONSOR



Adams Products, a Division of Oldcastle is underwriting the daily weather briefing & public safety updates for the month.

Open 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F, located at 895 Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC. Visit our Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/Adams.Oldcastle.Franklin.NC/

All your masonry needs are available. Our phone number is 828.524.8545, the public is welcome, we’ll help you with your with your next project.

Weather Almanac for July 28th (1872-2016)
Record weather events for this date in Macon County

Highest Temperature 98°F in Franklin in 1952
Lowest Temperature 36°F in Highlands in 1911
Greatest Rainfall 1.90 inches in Franklin in 1997

Record Weather Events for July (1872-2017)

Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin on July 29, 1952
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands on July 2, 1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands on July 29, 1879


WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm. 

[click on any image in this article to enlarge]
(These images replace the three-day forecast maps)





THREE DAY OUTLOOK



--------------------------------------

FRANKLIN AREA

TODAY

Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light west northwest wind.

TONIGHT

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light north wind.

SUNDAY

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.

SUNDAY NIGHT

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

MONDAY

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

MONDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.orms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.


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OTTO AREA

TODAY

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.

TONIGHT

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light north wind.

SUNDAY

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

MONDAY

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

MONDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.


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HIGHLANDS AREA

TODAY

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

SUNDAY

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

SUNDAY NIGHT

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

MONDAY

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

MONDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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NANTAHALA AREA

TODAY

Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

SUNDAY

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.

SUNDAY NIGHT

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

MONDAY

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

MONDAY NIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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GOES-16 GeoColor - True Color daytime, multispectral IR
11:37 pm last night to 2:32 am this morning


HAZARDS

Hazardous weather is not anticipated for the next few days. Morning fog may be a bit of a problem in places.

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



GOES 16 - Band 15 - 12.3 µm - Dirty Longwave Window - IR (Precipitation)
2:37 am this morning

TROPICAL OUTLOOK



Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Sat Jul 28 2018

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.


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. If you want text published, please include a paragraph with your photo, flyer or graphics. Please include date(s) and time(s).
There is no charge for civic, educational or nonprofit groups, except for groups or events that receive funding from the TDA, TDC, and EDC, where full rates apply.

Organizers of political events must make themselves available for a video interview at least 7 days before a political event they wish Macon Media to promote. Two weeks is the preferred time frame to maximize awareness.


Walk on the Greenway with Friends of the Greenway
Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 9:00 am


The Friends of the Greenway invites the community to participate in a "Walk on the Greenway" on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 9:00 AM beginning at Big Bear Shelter on Main Street. George James's walk will cover about a half mile, talking about the environmental positives of the Beaver Pond area, how it has changed over the years, and share information on the many creatures that call this area "home".

George is a long-time member of the Friends of the Greenway and current Chair of the FROG Board. He regularly monitors the trail and specifically the Beaver Pond area. A $5 donation is suggested for this benefit walk. Send an email of your interest in participating in the walk to: frog28734@gmail.com.


Mission Health Live Facebook Event

Mission Health will be streaming a live Facebook stream Monday night at www.facebook.com/MissionHealthNC

The press release is posted below.

What Joining HCA Means for Our Rural Communities

Join a panel of regional healthcare experts Monday August 6th at 6:30 pm, as they explore what Mission’s intent to join HCA Healthcare is likely to mean for rural western North Carolina communities. The event will be broadcast live on Facebook and will include opportunities to have your questions answered by the evening’s panelists as well as resources to find more information.

Beginning at 6:30 pm, you will have the opportunity to hear from leaders and community board members from regional hospitals who traveled to central Tennessee to learn more about HCA’s commitment to rural healthcare.

Panelists you will hear from include:

• Kathy Guyette, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services & President Regional Member Hospitals, Mission Health
• Rebecca W. Carter, MSN, RN, FACHE, President & Chief Nursing Officer, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
• Brian Barrow, MD, Chief of Staff, Transylvania Regional Hospital


Suminski Family Books Summer Film Fest for Families

All ticket sales sold by FROG volunteers benefit:

FRIENDS OF THE GREENWAY, INC.

Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Start time for each movie: 7:00 PM
Save When You Pre-Buy Your Tickets!

Single Ticket $5 for each movie (pre & at the door)
Season Pass $15 1 ticket to each movie Family of 4 Season Passes $50 4 tickets to each movie

Movies and Dates:

Paddington 2 on July 12, 2018
Hidden Figures on July 19, 2018
Peter Rabbit on August 19, 2018
Wonder on August 26, 2018 (benefits Friends of the Greenway)

Purchase at FROG Quarters, 573 E. Main (next to new bridge) Hours: Wed-Fri, 9 AM-2 PM

There are 3 other non-profits involved: Folk Heritage Association of Macon County NC, Grandpa’s Woodshed Project, Women’s History Trail, and Read2Me. The FROG-specific specific movie is Wonder, but our members can pre-sell tickets to all movies.

Franklin Health & Fitness 30th Anniversary Celebration [LINK]
http://thunderpigblog.blogspot.com/2018/07/franklin-health-fitness-announces-their.html

Uptown Gallery classes
(These are on-going classes – repeat weekly)

Free classes and open studio times are being offered at The Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Join others at a painting open studio session every Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm or on Thursday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Bring your own materials and join an on-going drawing course led by gallery artists on Fridays, from 11am – 2 pm. For information on days open, hours and additional art classes and workshops, contact the gallery on 30 East Main Street at (828) 349 – 4607.

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 6:11 a.m.
Sunrise 6:40 a.m.
Sun transit 1:40 p.m.
Sunset 8:40 p.m.
End civil twilight 9:08 p.m.


Moon

Moonrise 8:44 p.m. last night
Moon transit 1:58 a.m.
Moonset 7:16 a.m.
Moonrise 9:22 p.m.


Phase of the Moon on July 28, 2018: Waning Gibbous with 99% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Closest Primary Moon Phase: Full Moon on July 27, 2018 at 4:20 p.m. (local daylight time)



Sky Guides for this week


Sky and Telescope Magazine 
Astronomy Magazine


There will be three solar and two lunar eclipses in 2018. [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]

CROWDFUNDING 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.


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Published at 3:05 am on July 28, 2018

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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, National Hurricane Center, Penn State University Electronic Wall Map, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, Storm Prediction Center, U.S. Naval Observatory, University of Utah Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and the Weather Prediction Center.