TODAY IS MEMORIAL DAY
Today is the day set aside to remember and honor those who gave the last full measure while serving our republic in the armed forces.
The local ceremony marking this day starts at 10 am at the Veterans Memorial Park, located at 1288 Georgia Road next to the Robert C Carpenter Community Building.
General Order No. 11
"Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic." -- General Logan - May 5, 1868
Outlook
Broad high pressure will persist over our region through the middle of the week. This will greatly limit daily shower and thunderstorm activity and aid in promoting near-record heat. Thunderstorm chances will return from the west late in the week.
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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.
Extreme Heat Precautions and Safety Tips
If you are exposed to high temperatures and humidity for too long, you sweat heavily, and don’t drink enough fluids, your natural cooling system may fail. The result may be a heat-related illness.
Heat-related illnesses
Heat Cramps
Heat cramps are muscle pains or spasms usually in the abdomen, arms, or legs-that may occur in association with strenuous activity. Heat cramps may also be a symptom of heat exhaustion. If you have heart problems or are on a low-sodium diet, seek medical attention for heat cramps.
Heat Exhaustion:
Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Elderly people and those with high blood pressure, and those working or exercising in a hot environment are most prone to heat exhaustion.
Heat stroke
Heat stroke is the most serious-heart related illness. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Body temperature may rise to 106 degrees or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided.
For more information go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Extreme Heat, http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/
Here are some tips to follow during periods of extremely high temperatures:
•Slow down, and avoid strenuous activity.
•Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect heat and sunlight and help maintain normal body temperature. •Protect your face with a wide-brimmed hat.
•Drink plenty of water regularly and often, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
•Limit intake of alcoholic beverages. They can actually dehydrate your body.
•Eat well-balanced, light, regular meals.
•Stay indoors as much as possible.
•If you do not have air conditioning, stay on your lowest floor, out of the sun. Electric fans do not cool the air, but they do help evaporate sweat, which cools your body.
•Go to a place where you can get relief from the heat, such as air-conditioned schools, libraries, theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities that may offer refuge during the warmest times of the day.
•Cover windows that get morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat that enters a home by up to 80 percent
•Avoid too much sunshine. Sunburn slows the skin’s ability to cool itself. If you are outside, use sunscreen with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating.
•Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle.
•Do not leave pets outside for extended periods. Make sure pets have plenty of drinking water.
•Check on family, friends, and neighbors regularly.
Additional Resources:
FEMA – Extreme Heat: http://www.ready.gov/heat
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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
MEMORIAL DAY
Areas of fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
OTTO AREA FORECAST
MEMORIAL DAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light west northwest wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST
MEMORIAL DAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST
MEMORIAL DAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Light west wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Macon Media Almanac for May 27, 2019
Highest Temperature 89°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2012
Lowest Temperature 31°F in Highlands in 1961
Greatest Rainfall 2.88 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1981
Greatest Snowfall no measurable snow has been recorded on this date since records started being kept in 1872
Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of May
Data available from 1873 to 2018
Highest Temperature 92°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station on 05-20-1996
Lowest Temperature 23°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station on 05-02-1963
Greatest Rainfall 5.97 inches in Highlands on 05-30-2018
Greatest Snowfall 2.5 inches in Highlands on 05-07-1992
Published at 12:25am on May 27, 2019
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