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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, July 31, 2019





Outlook

A weakening cold front will stall across the region today, bringing increasing coverage of showers and thunderstorms to the area. A humid air mass in place will maintain mainly afternoon shower and thunderstorm activity through early next week.

Daily Photo



Firefighter turnout gear awaiting the next call for help at the Franklin Fire Department. The photo was taken on July 30, 2019, at the joint meeting between the Franklin Town Council, Highlands Board of Commissioners, and the Macon County Board of Commissioners at the Franklin Fire Department.



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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All your masonry needs are available. Our phone number is 828.524.8545, the public is welcome, we’ll help you with your next project.



Weather Hazards

Unless you are allergic to a preview of fall, today's weather will not be hazardous.


**Note** A Tropical Weather Outlook section has been added to the daily weather briefing for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and since those tend to run long when there is activity, that section has been added between the daily forecasts for the four regions of the county and the almanac section so people can get to their daily forecasts with minimal interference.




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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

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 5am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, then becoming cloudy toward daybreak, with lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, mainly before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Calm winds.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Chance of rain is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 50%.




OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the afternoon. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 4am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, mainly in the midmorning hours. Partly sunny, with highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 50%.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the afternoon hours. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then decreasing to a slight chance of showers between 1am and 5am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph becoming calm before midnight. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 9am. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Winds out of the north 3 to 5 mph.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Chance of rain is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of rain is 50%.




NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the afternoon hours. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light winds out of the northeast.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of rain is 40%.




TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK



Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Wed Jul 31 2019

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

1. A tropical wave continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms over Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. This disturbance is forecast to move northwestward to northward at about 10 mph during the next several days, producing locally heavy rainfall over portions of the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, and Florida. Conditions could become marginally conducive for development over the weekend when the disturbance moves near Florida and the northwestern Bahamas and then turns northeastward over the western Atlantic Ocean.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...10 percent.

2. A tropical wave located over the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean, a few hundred miles south-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, continues to produce a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. No significant development of this system is expected for the next few days while it moves westward at about 15 mph. Thereafter, upper-level winds are forecast to gradually become more conducive, and a tropical depression could form over the weekend several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.







Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of August
Data available from 1872 to 2018

Highest Temperature 99°F in Franklin on 08-09-1980
Lowest Temperature 40°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station on 08-29-1968
Greatest Rainfall 9.68 inches in Highlands on 08-13-1940
Greatest Snowfall no measurable snowfall has been recorded since records started being kept in 1873

Weather Extremes for North Carolina for the month of July
Data available from 1870 to 2018

Highest Temperature 110°F Fayetteville, Cumberland County 08-21-1983
Lowest Temperature 31°F Banner Elk, Avery County 08-23-1930
Greatest One-Day Rainfall 13.08 in Adlewild, Ashe County 08-14-1930

Monthly Averages

Warmest Weather Station 79.7°F Wilmington, New Hanover County
Coldest Weather Station 59.6°F Mount Mitchell, Yancey County
Wettest Weather Station 7.74 in Lake Toxaway, Transylvania County
Driest Weather Station 3.12 in Lexington, Davidson County



Published at 4:20am on July 31, 2019


Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, July 30, 2019





Outlook

Relatively dry high pressure will weaken and move east of our region. Chances for afternoon thunderstorms will gradually increase through late week. A cold front will approach and eventually stall then dissipate across the region later in the week.

Daily Photo



Deliveries being made to a restaurant on Main Street in Franklin, North Carolina at 6am on Monday, July 29, 2019

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



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Open 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F, located at 895 Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC. Visit our Facebook page at:
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All your masonry needs are available. Our phone number is 828.524.8545, the public is welcome, we’ll help you with your next project.



Weather Hazards

Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Some of them may produce heavy rainfall and cloud to ground lightning.


**Note** A Tropical Weather Outlook section has been added to the daily weather briefing for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and since those tend to run long when there is activity, that section has been added between the daily forecasts for the four regions of the county and the almanac section so people can get to their daily forecasts with minimal interference.




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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.

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.

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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

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s. Chance of rain is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 30%.





OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 9am. Partly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Chance of rain is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the low-to-mid 60s. Chance of rain is 40%.





HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph becoming calm by midnight. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Light and variable winds increasing to come out of the west 5 to 10 mph by midmorning. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the lower 60s. WInds out of the north around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Chance of rain is 70%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of rain is 40%.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Light winds out of the south. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 30%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid-70s. Chance of rain is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of rain is 30%.





TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK



Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Tue Jul 30 2019

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

1. Shower activity associated with a tropical wave over the eastern Caribbean Sea remains disorganized. This system is expected to move west-northwestward with no significant development, producing locally heavy rainfall over Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and portions of the southeastern Bahamas during the next few days. Over the weekend, conditions could become marginally conducive for development when the disturbance moves near Florida and the central and northwestern Bahamas.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...10 percent.

2. A tropical wave accompanied by a broad low-pressure system is producing a large area of cloudiness and disorganized shower activity over the far eastern tropical Atlantic a few hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands. Upper-level winds are expected to be unfavorable for any significant development of this disturbance during the next few days. However, environmental conditions are forecast to become a little more conducive for development over the weekend.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...20 percent.









Published at 2:50am on July 30, 2019
Edited at 2:50 and 2:55am to include the daily photo and an update to the Hazardous Weather Outlook.


Monday, July 29, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, July 29, 2019





Outlook

Relatively dry high pressure will be the main weather factor for most of the forecast area today. Chances for afternoon thunderstorms will gradually increase through late week. A cold front will approach and eventually stall then dissipate across the region.

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Daily Photo



A Swallowtail Butterfly makes its rounds in Rankin Square on Sunday, July 28, 2019.

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



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All your masonry needs are available. Our phone number is 828.524.8545, the public is welcome, we’ll help you with your next project.



Weather Hazards

Unless you are allergic to a preview of fall, today's weather will not be hazardous.


**Note** A Tropical Weather Outlook section has been added to the daily weather briefing for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and since those tend to run long when there is activity, that section has been added between the daily forecasts for the four regions of the county and the almanac section so people can get to their daily forecasts with minimal interference.




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

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 85. Light and variable winds. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light winds out of the southwest. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between noon and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of rain is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Chance of rain is 40%.




OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Light and variable winds. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the low-to-mid 60s. Calm winds.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between noon and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Chance of rain is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the low-to-mid 60s. Chance of rain is 30%.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm winds increasing to come out of the south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light winds out of the southwest. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Light and variable winds increasing to come out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph by midmorning. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Winds out of the west around 5 mph becoming calm by midnight.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between noon and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid-70s. Chance of rain is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 40%.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable winds. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 20%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Partly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of rain is 30%.






TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK



Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Mon Jul 29 2019

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

1. Showers and thunderstorms extending from the eastern Caribbean Sea to just north of the Leeward Islands are associated with a tropical wave. This disturbance is expected to move west-northwestward to northwestward across the north-central Caribbean Sea during the next few days, producing locally heavy rainfall and possibly some flooding across portions of the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola. Little development of the disturbance, however, is likely during this time as upper-level winds are forecast to become less conducive. The system is forecast to move near or over the Straits of Florida and the Bahamas by the end of the week, where environmental conditions could be a little more conducive for development.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...20 percent.




Macon Media Almanac for July 29, 2019

Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin in 1952
Lowest Temperature 40°F in Highlands in 1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands in 1879
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 July
Data available from 1872 to 2018

Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin on 07-29-1952
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands on 07-27-1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands on 07-29-1879
Greatest Snowfall no measurable snowfall has been recorded since records started being kept in 1873

Weather Extremes for North Carolina for the month of July
Data available from 1870 to 2018

Highest Temperature 109°F Albemarle, Stanly County 07-28-1940
Lowest Temperature 32°F Celo, Yancey County 07-10-1961
Greatest One-Day Rainfall 21.15 in Highlands, Macon County 07-29-1879

Monthly Averages

Warmest Weather Station 81.3°F Fayetteville, Cumberland County
Coldest Weather Station 60.4°F Mount Mitchell, Yancey County
Wettest Weather Station 7.97 in Wilmington, New Hanover County
Driest Weather Station 2.97 in Asheville, Buncombe County



Published at 4:15am on July 29, 2019


Sunday, July 28, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, July 28, 2019





Outlook

Relatively dry high pressure will dominate the local weather pattern through tomorrow. Chances for afternoon thunderstorms will gradually increase through late next week as a cold front approaches and eventually stalls and dissipates across the region.


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 next project.



Weather Hazards

Unless you are allergic to a preview of fall, today's weather will not be hazardous.


**Note** A Tropical Weather Outlook section has been added to the daily weather briefing for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and since those tend to run long when there is activity, that section has been added between the daily forecasts for the four regions of the county and the almanac section so people can get to their daily forecasts with minimal interference.




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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.

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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

A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high in the low-to-mid 80s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable winds. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low in the lower 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high in the mid-80s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 20%.




OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

A slight chance of showers between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind. Chance of rain is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the lower 60s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high in the mid-80s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 20%.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

A slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near the mid-70s. Light and variable winds increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of rain between midnight and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low in the upper 50s. Light winds out of the northeast. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light winds out of the southwest. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high in the low-to-mid 70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of rain is 20%.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low in the upper 50s. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 20%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of rain is 30%.






TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK



Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Sun Jul 28 2019

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.




Macon Media Almanac for July 28, 2019

Highest Temperature 98°F in Franklin in 1952
Lowest Temperature 36°F in Highlands in 1911
Greatest Rainfall 1.90 inches in Franklin in 1997
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 July
Data available from 1872 to 2018

Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin on 07-29-1952
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands on 07-27-1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands on 07-29-1879
Greatest Snowfall no measurable snowfall has been recorded since records started being kept in 1873

Weather Extremes for North Carolina for the month of July
Data available from 1870 to 2018

Highest Temperature 109°F Albemarle, Stanly County 07-28-1940
Lowest Temperature 32°F Celo, Yancey County 07-10-1961
Greatest One-Day Rainfall 21.15 in Highlands, Macon County 07-29-1879

Monthly Averages

Warmest Weather Station 81.3°F Fayetteville, Cumberland County
Coldest Weather Station 60.4°F Mount Mitchell, Yancey County
Wettest Weather Station 7.97 in Wilmington, New Hanover County
Driest Weather Station 2.97 in Asheville, Buncombe County



Published at 5:25am on July 28, 2019


Saturday, July 27, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Saturday, July 27, 2019





Outlook

Relatively dry high pressure will dominate the weather in Macon County through Monday. Chances for afternoon thunderstorms will gradually increase through late next week as a cold front approaches and eventually stalls across the region.


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 next project.



Weather Hazards

Unless you are allergic to a preview of fall, today's weather will not be hazardous.


**Note** A Tropical Weather Outlook section has been added to the daily weather briefing for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and since those tend to run long when there is activity, that section has been added between the daily forecasts for the four regions of the county and the almanac section so people can get to their daily forecasts with minimal interference.




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

A slight chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Widespread fog, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 20%.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of rain is 30%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s. Chance of rain is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 30%.




OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Widespread fog, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Calm winds.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-80s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of rain is 30%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s. Chance of rain is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 30%.



HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

A chance of showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with highs in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable winds.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with higs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain is 30%.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.



NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. Calm winds. Chance of rain is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of rain is 30%.





TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK



Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Sat Jul 27 2019

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.



Macon Media Almanac for July 27, 2019

Highest Temperature 95°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2005
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands in 1911
Greatest Rainfall 3.02 inches in Highlands in 1942
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 July
Data available from 1872 to 2018

Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin on 07-29-1952
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands on 07-27-1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands on 07-29-1879
Greatest Snowfall no measurable snowfall has been recorded since records started being kept in 1873

Weather Extremes for North Carolina for the month of July
Data available from 1870 to 2018

Highest Temperature 109°F Albemarle, Stanly County 07-28-1940
Lowest Temperature 32°F Celo, Yancey County 07-10-1961
Greatest One-Day Rainfall 21.15 in Highlands, Macon County 07-29-1879

Monthly Averages

Warmest Weather Station 81.3°F Fayetteville, Cumberland County
Coldest Weather Station 60.4°F Mount Mitchell, Yancey County
Wettest Weather Station 7.97 in Wilmington, New Hanover County
Driest Weather Station 2.97 in Asheville, Buncombe County



Published at 4:20am on July 27, 2019


Friday, July 26, 2019

Daily Weather Briefing for Friday, July 26, 2019





Outlook

Below normal temperatures and low precipitation chances are expected into early next week with dry high pressure in place. Chances for afternoon thunderstorms will gradually increase toward the middle of
next week as a cold front approaches from the west.


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 next project.



Weather Hazards

Unless you are allergic to a preview of fall, today's weather will not be hazardous.


**Note** A Tropical Weather Outlook section has been added to the daily weather briefing for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and since those tend to run long when there is activity, that section has been added between the daily forecasts for the four regions of the county and the almanac section so people can get to their daily forecasts with minimal interference.




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

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Widespread fog, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm winds.

Friday Night

Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high in the low-to-mid 80s.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.




OTTO AREA FORECAST

Today

Widespread fog, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near the mid-80s. Calm winds.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near the mid-80s. Light and variable winds.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm winds.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near the mid-80s. Light and variable winds.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.




HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Winds out of the southeast wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

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

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high in the lower 70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable winds.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high in the low-to-mid 70s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.




NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST

Today

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-70s. Light winds out of the south. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low in the upper 50s. Light winds out of the southeast. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-70s. Calm winds. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-to-upper 70s. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.





TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK



Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Thu Jul 25 2019

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.



Macon Media Almanac for July 26, 2019

Highest Temperature 94°F in Franklin in 1987
Lowest Temperature 39°F in Highlands in 1911
Greatest Rainfall 3.06 inches in Highlands in 1943
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 July
Data available from 1872 to 2018

Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin on 07-29-1952
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands on 07-27-1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands on 07-29-1879
Greatest Snowfall no measurable snowfall has been recorded since records started being kept in 1873

Weather Extremes for North Carolina for the month of July
Data available from 1870 to 2018

Highest Temperature 109°F Albemarle, Stanly County 07-28-1940
Lowest Temperature 32°F Celo, Yancey County 07-10-1961
Greatest One-Day Rainfall 21.15 in Highlands, Macon County 07-29-1879

Monthly Averages

Warmest Weather Station 81.3°F Fayetteville, Cumberland County
Coldest Weather Station 60.4°F Mount Mitchell, Yancey County
Wettest Weather Station 7.97 in Wilmington, New Hanover County
Driest Weather Station 2.97 in Asheville, Buncombe County




Published at 4:20am on July 26, 2019