Outlook
A weak front dropping south across the region will keep the chance of showers and storms elevated today. High pressure moving past to the north on Tuesday and Wednesday may bring slightly cooler temperatures. Another weak front dropping down from the northwest late in the week might bring another round of numerous showers and storms for Thursday into Friday. A tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico may bear watching for potential impact next weekend or early next week. Scroll down to see a more complete look at the potential in the Tropical Weather segment.
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THREE DAY GFS FORECAST
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Weather Hazards
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Any thunderstorm that develops will be capable of producing strong gusty winds, brief heavy rainfall, and cloud to ground lightning. A few of these thunderstorms may become severe and produce damaging wind gusts. In addition, localized flooding and flash flooding will be possible if thunderstorms persist over the same areas.
**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.
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FRANKLIN AREA FORECAST
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high in the mid-80s. Light winds out of the north. 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 between 11pm and 1am. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low in the mid-60s. Light winds out of the northeast. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high in the low-to-mid 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the mid-60s. Calm winds. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high in the lower 80s.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the mid-60s.
OTTO AREA FORECAST
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light winds out of the north. 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 between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low in the mid-60s. Light winds out of the north. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high in the lower 80s. Calm winds increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the mid-to-upper 60s. Light winds out of the east. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high in the lower 80s. Light winds out of the southeast. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the mid-60s. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST
Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high in the mid-70s. Winds out of the northeast around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low in the mid-60s. Winds out of the northeast around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high in the lower 70s. Winds out of the southeast around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the lower 60s. Winds out of the east 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high in the mid-70s. Winds out of the east around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the low-to-mid 60s. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm winds increasing to come out of the north around 6 mph in the afternoon. 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 before 2am, then patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low in the mid-60s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph becoming light and variable before midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light winds out of the southeast. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the mid-60s. Winds out of the southeast 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light winds out of the southeast. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low in the mid-60s.
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2019
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
1. A trough of low pressure located over the southeastern United States is forecast to move southward toward the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, where a broad area of low pressure will likely form in a couple of days. Some gradual development is possible thereafter and a tropical depression could form by the end of the week while the low meanders near the northern Gulf Coast. Regardless of development, this system has the potential to produce heavy rainfall along portions of the northern U.S. Gulf Coast later this week. Interests along the northern Gulf Coast and Florida peninsula should monitor the progress of this system.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...high...70 percent.
An outlook from Mark Suddoth of HurricaneTrack.com
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Macon Media Almanac for July 08, 2019
Highest Temperature 96°F in Franklin in 1977
Lowest Temperature 44°F in Highlands in 1913
Greatest Rainfall 4.50 inches in Highlands in 1916
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 4:35am on July 08, 2019
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