Fire Damages Dillard House Motel
A fire broke out at the Dillard House Motel on Sunday afternoon. Otto and Franklin Fire Departments responded to provide assistance. One end of the motel sustained damage the fire reached a common attic area and ventilated itself before firefighters brought it under control and extinguished it. The State Fire Marshall's Office is investigating the fire.
According to a report by a radio station in Rabun County, “[t]wo rooms sustained heavy fire damage at the end of the building and two more had smoke and water damage. “
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Christmas Carols on the Square
For those of you who have no church home that has an event scheduled tonight, this is a reminder of the planned community event to briefly sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas Tree at the Gazebo at 6 pm on Christmas Eve.
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Outlook
Dry high pressure will build in from the west on today. This high will persist through mid-week in advance of a highly moist frontal system expected over the area Thursday through Friday.
THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
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Green, Yellow, and Red indicate rain. Orange and Purple Indicate Freezing Rain or other freezing precipitation. Blue indicates snow.
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Weather Hazards
Hazardous weather is not expected today. Widespread rain is expected to overspread the area on Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook regarding the potential for flooding later this week. A copy is posted below.
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook
A large low-pressure system will develop to our west and bring another round of widespread, potentially heavy, precipitation to the area for Thursday and Friday. Additional flooding along creeks and streams as well as main stem rivers will be possible.
WEATHER FORECAST MAPS
Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
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FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST
Today
Sunny, with a high near the upper 40s. Winds out of the northwest 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with lows in the upper 20s. Calm winds.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm winds in the early morning rising to come out of the southeast around 5 mph by mid morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around freezing. Calm winds.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 30s.
OTTO AREA FORECAST
Today
Sunny, with a high near 50. Winds out of the north 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Calm winds.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm winds early, then rising to come out of the southeast around 5 mph by mid morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm winds.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST
Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Winds out of the southwest around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Winds out of the northwest 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high in the upper 40s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low in the upper 30s.
NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Winds out of the north 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Winds out of the southwest in the morning around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light Winds out of the west.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 30s.
Macon County Almanac for December 24, 2018
Highest Temperature 69°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1955
Lowest Temperature -7°F in Highlands in 1983
Greatest Rainfall 5.70 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 20153
Greatest Snowfall 2.0 inches in Franklin in 1873
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Published at 1:43 am on December 24, 2018
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