Outlook
An approaching strong cold front from the west will bring the return of showers and thunderstorms to the area with strong to severe storms possible today. Cooler temperatures arrive behind the front for the weekend, with lingering showers across the mountains on Saturday. Temperatures will rise above normal again next week.
"Steppin" Out on the Greenway" - The Friends of the Greenway are inviting you to participate in our family fun-walk fundraiser on Saturday, May 4. Wristband-tickets are $5 each. There will be a drawing at noon at Big Bear Park for 4 tickets to Dollywood. Winning ticket number must match the wristband number. Tickets are available at FROG Quarters, 573 E. Main from 9-2 on Wed-Fri and at the FROG tent, the morning of the walk from 8:30-10. Come out and enjoy the Greenway and maybe, go home the winner.
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
Gusty south winds and the threat for localized flash flooding is expected today. The potential for localized damaging winds associated with heavy rain showers and thunderstorms is expected to increase a bit during the daylight hours today.
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WEATHER FORECAST MAPS
Forecast maps for 7 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm.
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FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before noon. Highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. Winds out of the south around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the mid-to-upper 30s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low in the low-to-mid 40s.
OTTO AREA FORECAST
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Areas of fog before 1pm. Highs in the mid-to-upper 60s. Winds out of the south 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Winds out of the southwest 5 o 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the upper 30s. Winds out of the west around 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
HIGHLANDS PLATEAU AREA FORECAST
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Areas of fog before 3pm, then patchy fog after 4pm. High near 60. Winds out of the south 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as
high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high in the lower 40s. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 1am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog is expected in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the south 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 5am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 35. Winds out of the southwest to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Winds out of the west around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Macon County Almanac for April 19, 2019
Highest Temperature 88°F in Franklin in 1976
Lowest Temperature 17°F in Highlands in 1983
Greatest Rainfall 4.46 inches in Highlands in 1901
Greatest Snowfall 1.0 inches in Highlands in 1983
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 12:01am on April 19, 2019
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