Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms Expected Today and Friday
Moderate to heavy rainfall that could lead to minor to moderate flooding is expected today and tomorrow. Area roadways and locations with poor drainage could see runoff on surfaces that will lead to an increased chance of hydroplaning for motorists who are exceeding safe speeds for these conditions.
If you are out and about during and shortly after these rains, please slow down, turn on your headlights so other motorists can see you, and increase the distance between you and the motorist in front of you.
During this time frame, there will be increased winds, especially at higher elevations. Scattered to widespread power outages are possible.
Outlook
A strong, moist flow will develop today and continue tonight into Friday as a warm front advances slowly north. The front will stall south of our area on Saturday bringing us temporarily dry weather, but it will return as a warm front for Sunday as the next wet system arrives. The front may remain over our region for several days next week focusing additional rounds of rainfall across our area through at least mid-week.
THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
This animated image shows a forecast of precipitation, air pressure and thickness level (cold-air damming) for three days in six-hour increments.
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
Moderate to heavy rainfall that could lead to minor to moderate flooding is expected today and tomorrow. Area roadways and locations with poor drainage could see runoff on surfaces that will lead to an increased chance of hydroplaning for motorists who are exceeding safe speeds for these conditions.
If you are out and about during and shortly after these rains, please slow down, turn on your headlights so other motorists can see you, and increase the distance between you and the motorist in front of you.
During this time frame, there will be increased winds, especially at higher elevations. Scattered to widespread power outages are possible.
We are under a Flood Watch and a Wind Advisory, with copies of each National Weather Service product being posted below for your convenience.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
953 PM EST Wed Dec 26 2018
...HEAVY RAIN WILL RETURN TO THE AREA LATE THIS WEEK...
.Deep Gulf moisture flowing into the area over a stagnant wedge of high pressure will produce widespread rainfall from Thursday through Saturday morning. This rainfall will be heavy at times. Soils remain nearly saturated from recent snowmelt and rainfall, and many area streams and reservoirs are already running high. This poses an increased risk of flooding as rainfall redevelops over the region.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* From Thursday evening through Saturday morning
* Periods of moderate to heavy rain will lead to excessive runoff in many areas. Some creeks and streams will leave their banks and flood low water crossings. This is especially true near south-facing mountain ridges such as the Blue Ridge Escarpment, but may occur in any part of the region. In urban areas, street flooding is especially possible, affecting homes and businesses and impeding travel. Already swollen lakes are likely to remain at abnormally high levels heading into the weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
950 PM EST Wed Dec 26 2018
...STRONG WINDS THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT ACROSS THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS...
.Between deep low pressure in the middle of the country, and a ridge of high pressure over the East Coast, strong winds will develop and affect the higher elevations of the Appalachians.
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
* LOCATIONS...The North Carolina mountains northwest of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, plus the mountains of far northeast Georgia.
* HAZARDS...Strong and gusty winds.
* TIMING...From late Thursday morning through early Friday morning.
* WINDS...Southeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.
WEATHER FORECAST MAPS
Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
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FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST
Today
Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog after 4pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 50. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Highs near 60. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with lows in the lower 40s. Winds out of the southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
OTTO AREA FORECAST
Today
Showers likely, mainly after noon. Patchy fog after 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with highs in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Patchy fog. Low around 45. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 60. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with lows in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST
Today
Showers, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog after 11am. Highs near 45. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Areas of fog. Low around 45. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Highs near 55. Winds out of the south 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with lows in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly after 9pm. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST
Today
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog after 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 509. Breezy, with winds out of the southeast 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the south 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 7am. Highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Macon County Almanac for December 27, 2018
Highest Temperature 75°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2015
Lowest Temperature 0°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1983
Greatest Rainfall 2.17 inches in Nantahala in 1973
Greatest Snowfall 2.4 inches in Highlands in 1997
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Published at 2:40 am on December 27, 2018
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