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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Dail;y Weather Briefing for Tuesday, April 30, 2019






Outlook

Generally quiet conditions with above average temperatures are expected through midweek with only slight chances for showers and thunderstorms. A more humid air mass will gradually build from Thursday onward, resulting in increased chances for showers and thunderstorms.


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.





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 Hazards

Hazardous weather is not expected today.





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. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.

Patreon Subscriber History May 2014 to Present




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.

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.



WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]



FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light southeast wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.




OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.



HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.


NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.




Macon Media Almanac for April 30, 2019

Highest Temperature 88°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1970
Lowest Temperature 27°F in Highlands in 1992
Greatest Rainfall 3.40 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1963
Greatest Snowfall No measurable snowfall has been recorded on this date since records started being kept in 1872


Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of April
Data available from 1873 to 2018

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on 04-26-1986
Lowest Temperature 13°F in Highlands on 04-01-1987
Greatest Rainfall 7.00 inches in Highlands on 04-07-1895
Greatest Snowfall 9.5 inches in Franklin on 04-04-1987






Published at 3:50am on April 30, 2019

Monday, April 29, 2019

Mission Lifting Visitor Limitations



PRESS RELEASE
Mission Health

ASHEVILLE – April 29, 2019: The latest report from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service shows a decrease in influenza-like illness in our region. As a result, Infection Prevention, in consultation with Mission’s Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Public Health Epidemiologist, is lifting visitor limitations for all of Mission Health, effective today.

Please note that although North Carolina’s defined flu season has ended, there are still positive cases being identified. Team members and visitors can help prevent the spread of influenza by practicing frequent hand hygiene, wearing a face mask, staying home if they are sick and by getting an annual influenza vaccine. We urge all visitors to wash their hands before and after visiting; there are hand sanitizing stations available at hospital entrances and throughout the buildings. Additionally, people who have not yet received the influenza vaccine are urged to do so immediately and asked to ensure that their children have also been vaccinated.

Community members who become ill with symptoms of the flu should contact their primary care provider, seek care at a walk-in clinic such as Mission My Care Now, conduct an online visit with a doctor or visit a nearby urgent care facility. It’s important to avoid the emergency department unless there are signs and symptoms of severe illness, as it can expose the patient to other illnesses and expose others to illness as well.

Thank you for your efforts to help keep our patients, team members and visitors safe.

Our community can learn more about flu prevention and treatment options/locations at missionhealth.org/flu.



ABOUT MISSION HEALTH

Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is based in Asheville, North Carolina, and is the state’s sixth largest health system. In 2018, for the sixth time in the past seven years, Mission Health has been named one of the nation’s Top 15 Health Systems by IBM Watson Health (formerly Truven Health Analytics). Mission Health is the only health system in North Carolina to achieve this recognition. Mission Health operates six hospitals, numerous outpatient and surgery centers, post-acute care provider CarePartners, long-term acute care provider Asheville Specialty Hospital and the region’s only dedicated Level II trauma center. With approximately 12,000 colleagues and 2,000 volunteers, Mission Health is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people of western North Carolina. For more information, please visit missionhealth.org or @MissionHealthNC.


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

Published at 5:57pm on Monday, April 29, 2019



Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, April 28, 2019







Outlook

The dry cold front that moved across the area last night will lift back north as a warm front late today. Generally quiet weather is expected through at least midweek with only slight chances for showers and thunderstorms. A warm and humid air mass will gradually build from Wednesday onward, resulting in above normal temperatures and increased chances for showers and thunderstorms.


DAY SPONSOR

Carrion Tree Service is underwriting Macon Media 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 can handle all your tree removal needs in good or bad weather.


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.





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 Hazards

Hazardous weather is not expected today.






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. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.

Patreon Subscriber History May 2014 to Present




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.

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.



WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]





FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light south southeast wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.




OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light south southeast wind.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.


HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 9 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.






Macon Media Almanac for April 28, 2019

Highest Temperature 88°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1986
Lowest Temperature 23°F in Highlands in 1928
Greatest Rainfall 2.96 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1958
Greatest Snowfall 0.1 inches in Highlands in 1928


Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of April
Data available from 1873 to 2018

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on 04-26-1986
Lowest Temperature 13°F in Highlands on 04-01-1987
Greatest Rainfall 7.00 inches in Highlands on 04-07-1895
Greatest Snowfall 9.5 inches in Franklin on 04-04-1987






Published at 12:20am on April 28, 2019

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, April 28, 2019






Outlook

A relatively dry cold front will slip into the region from the north today into tonight, then lift back north as a warm front late Monday. Generally quiet weather is expected through at least midweek with only slight chances for showers and thunderstorms in an otherwise low-amplitude weather pattern. A warm and more humid air mass will gradually build over the region from Wednesday onward, resulting in an increase in afternoon showers and thunderstorms.


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.





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 Hazards

Hazardous weather is not expected today.





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. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.

Patreon Subscriber History May 2014 to Present




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.

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.



WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]



FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light south wind.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.



OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light south wind.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.



HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AREA FORECAST

Today

A slight chance of showers between 11am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.


Macon County Almanac for April 28, 2019

Highest Temperature 88°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1986
Lowest Temperature 23°F in Highlands in 1928
Greatest Rainfall 2.96 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1958
Greatest Snowfall 0.1 inches in Highlands in 1928


Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of April
Data available from 1873 to 2018

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on 04-26-1986
Lowest Temperature 13°F in Highlands on 04-01-1987
Greatest Rainfall 7.00 inches in Highlands on 04-07-1895
Greatest Snowfall 9.5 inches in Franklin on 04-04-1987






Published at 4:25am on April 28, 2019

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Saturday, April 27, 2019






Outlook

Generally quiet weather is expected for much of the next week with only slight chances for showers from weak disturbances aloft in an otherwise low-amplitude weather pattern.


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.





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 Hazards

Hazardous weather is not expected today.





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. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.

Patreon Subscriber History May 2014 to Present




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.

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.



WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]



FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Sunny, with a high near 75. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Winds out of the southwest 3 to 7 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near the mid-70s. Winds out of the west 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm winds.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high in the upper 70s.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low in the lower 50s.



OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Sunny, with a high near 75. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph becoming calm.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near the mid-70s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable winds.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-70s.


Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low in the low-to-mid 50s.



HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AREA FORECAST

Today

Sunny, with a high near 65. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 15 mph shifting to come out of the southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-to-upper 60s. Winds out of the west around 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph becoming light and before midnight.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-to-upper 60s.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Sunny, with a high in the upper 60s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the southwest in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high in the upper 60s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm winds.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low in the lower 50s.


Macon County Almanac for April 27, 2019

Highest Temperature 90°F in Franklin in 1986
Lowest Temperature 25°F in Highlands in 1919
Greatest Rainfall 2.55 inches in Highlands in 1964
Greatest Snowfall no measurable snow has fallen on this date since records started being kept in 1872


Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of April
Data available from 1873 to 2018

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on 04-26-1986
Lowest Temperature 13°F in Highlands on 04-01-1987
Greatest Rainfall 7.00 inches in Highlands on 04-07-1895
Greatest Snowfall 9.5 inches in Franklin on 04-04-1987






Published at 1:15am on April 27, 2019

Friday, April 26, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Friday, April 26, 2019






Outlook

A disturbance pushing into the region will lead to scattered shower and thunderstorm activity today. A ridge building aloft will support generally quiet weather this weekend into early next 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.





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 Hazards

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Macon County for today. Scattered power outages are possible.


Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2019

...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS THE NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS AS WELL AS PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA LATE FRIDAY MORNING INTO FRIDAY EVENING...

.As a cold front pushes through the area from west to east beginning Friday morning, expect a tightening pressure gradient behind this feature to allow for gusty northwesterly across the North Carolina and South carolinas mountains, as well as portions of northeast Georgia late Friday morning through Friday evening. Gusts are expected to subside and fall below criteria into Friday night as the pressure gradient relaxes.


...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* LOCATIONS...North Carolina mountains, South Carolinas mountains, and portions of northeast Georgia.

* HAZARDS...Gusty northwest winds.

* TIMING...Late Friday morning through Friday evening, peaking Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

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.





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Patreon Subscriber History May 2014 to Present




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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.



WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]



FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Showers, mainly before 1pm. Highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the northwest 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high in the mid-70s. Light and variable winds shifting to come out of the southwest 5 mph by midmorning.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Winds out of the southwest 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high in the upper 70s.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low in the upper 40s.



OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Showers, mainly before noon. Highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low in the low-to-mid 40s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high in the mid-to-upper 70s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Winds out of the southwest around 6 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.



HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AREA FORECAST

Today

Showers, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 65. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting out of the southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-60s.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Showers, mainly before 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 60. Winds ouut of the northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30
mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 70. Winds out of the northwest around 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high in the upper 60s.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.


Macon County Almanac for April 26, 2019

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin in 1986
Lowest Temperature 23°F in Highlands in 1919
Greatest Rainfall 3.24 inches in Highlands in 1939
Greatest Snowfall no measurable snow has fallen on this date since records started being kept in 1872


Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of April
Data available from 1873 to 2018

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on 04-26-1986
Lowest Temperature 13°F in Highlands on 04-01-1987
Greatest Rainfall 7.00 inches in Highlands on 04-07-1895
Greatest Snowfall 9.5 inches in Franklin on 04-04-1987






Published at 2:45am on April 26, 2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Thursday, April 25, 2019





NCDOT Scheduled to Begin Traffic Changes on Cowee Mountain

SYLVA – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will begin setting up a lane shift on U.S. 441 in Jackson County on Thursday that will provide safe travel lanes and a safe work zone when construction crews begin repairing road damage on Cowee Mountain.


Southbound traffic toward Franklin will be sent into the far right lane, while northbound traffic will be separated by a concrete median for about one mile. The shift may have a limited impact on travel times during peak hours.

Read More [LINK]

Entegra Bank Announces Merger with First Citizens Bank

Entegra Bank posted an announcement on their website Wednesday that they will be merging with First Citizens Bank.


[WFSC LINK]


PDF of Announcement [LINK]

FIRST CITIZEN WEBSITE [LINK]

Outlook

A disturbance pushing into the region will lead to scattered shower and thunderstorm activity late today into Friday. High pressure over the Southeast will support generally quiet weather this weekend
into early next 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

Hazardous weather is not expected today.





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WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]



FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm winds rising to come out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.



OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 70. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.



HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AREA FORECAST

Today

Isolated showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 60. West southwest wind 10 to 18 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 65.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Showers, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 62. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 69.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.


Macon County Almanac for April 25, 2019

Highest Temperature 88°F in Franklin in 1960
Lowest Temperature 25°F in Highlands in 1930
Greatest Rainfall 4.85 inches in Highlands in 1881
Greatest Snowfall 6.0 in Highlands in 1910


Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of April
Data available from 1873 to 2018

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on 04-26-1986
Lowest Temperature 13°F in Highlands on 04-01-1987
Greatest Rainfall 7.00 inches in Highlands on 04-07-1895
Greatest Snowfall 9.5 inches in Franklin on 04-04-1987






Published at4:00am on April 25, 2019

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, April 24, 2019





Outlook

Warm and dry high pressure will remain over the southeast today. A cold front will bring rain and possibly thunderstorms to the region late Thursday into Friday. Active weather may return Sunday with another frontal passage.



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.





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 Hazards

Hazardous weather is not expected today.





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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. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.

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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.



WEATHER FORECAST MAPS

Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
[click on any image in this article to enlarge]



FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST

Today

Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm winds rising to come out of the west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low in the mid-50s. Calm winds.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high in the upper 70s. Calm winds rising to come out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Light winds out of the southwest. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely before noon, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.



OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high in the lower 70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low in the mid-50s. Light and variable winds.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high in the mid-to-upper 70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Light winds out of the southwest. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around the mid-40s.



HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high in the lower 70s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low in the lower 50s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high in the upper 60s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to come out of the southwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low in the mid-40s.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near the mid-70s. Calm winds shifting to come out of the west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low in the lower 50s. Winds out of the west 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Calm winds rising to come out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Cloudy, with a low in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southwest 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.


Macon County Almanac for April 24, 2019

Highest Temperature 87°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1965
Lowest Temperature 22°F in Highlands in 2005
Greatest Rainfall 4.09 inches in Highlands in 2018
Greatest Snowfall No snowfall has been recorded on this date since record-keeping began


Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of April
Data available from 1873 to 2018

Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on 04-26-1986
Lowest Temperature 13°F in Highlands on 04-01-1987
Greatest Rainfall 7.00 inches in Highlands on 04-07-1895
Greatest Snowfall 9.5 inches in Franklin on 04-04-1987






Published at 3:35am on April 24, 2019