Outlook
The remnant circulation of Post Tropical Cyclone Olga will move northward west of the Appalachians today as it becomes absorbed by a strong low-pressure system in the Plains. A trailing cold front will then move into the region tonight, along with abundant tropical moisture and upper-level energy. The front will move east of the area on Sunday, with dry high pressure returning on Monday. Moisture begins to return ahead of the next vigorous system through midweek, with another front likely to arrive by late week.
Lowering of US and NC Flags to Half-Staff From Sunrise to Sunset on Saturday, October 26 in Honor of US Marine Private First Class John T. Burke
PFC Burke, a native of Icard, North Carolina, was declared missing in action while serving in World War II during the 1943 Battle of Tarawa. After nearly 80 years, his remains will be returned home to family and friends on Thursday, October 24 providing much-needed closure to his loved ones. Services for PFC Burke will be held on Saturday, October 26 in Hickory, North Carolina.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are welcome to fly the flag at half-staff for the same duration of time. [LINK]
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
Heavy rains and high winds are expected later today.
Strong and moist southeasterly flow is expected to develop ahead of a cold front late Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. This will support heavy rain with embedded thunderstorms at times focused near the escarpment and adjacent mountains beginning Saturday evening with localized flooding possible. In addition to the rain, gusty southerly winds are likely along the ridgetops, especially near the Tennessee border where wind gusts in excess of 50 mph will be possible.
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
253 AM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Higher elevations above 3500 feet in Madison, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham, Jackson, and Macon Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
**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
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high in the upper 60s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph (higher in elevations above 3500 feet). Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am. Lows in the upper 50s. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph (higher in elevations above 3500 feet). Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high in the lower 70s. Light winds out of the northwest. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm winds.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
OTTO AREA FORECAST
Today
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog between 1pm and 3pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 65. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph (higher in elevations above 3500 feet). Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog between 7pm and 5am. Low around 60. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph (higher in elevations above 3500 feet). Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm. Highs near 70. Winds out of the northwest 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low in the lower 50s. Calm winds.
Monday
Sunny, with a high in the lower 70s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the lower 50s.
HIGHLANDS PLATEAU FORECAST
Today
Showers likely, mainly after noon. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 60. Winds out of the southeast 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph (higher in elevations above 3500 feet). Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog. Low around 55. Breezy, with winds out of the southeast 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 65. Winbds out of the west 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low in the lower 50s. Winds out of the north 5 to 10 6 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
NANTAHALA AREA FORECAST
Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Winds out of the southeast 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph (higher in elevations above 3500 feet). New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 55. Breezy, with winds out of the southeast 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph (higher in elevations above 3500 feet). Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph becoming calm by noon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm winds.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
The National Hurricane Center has issued the last advisory on Olga, which has become a post-tropical cyclone near the coast of Louisiana, and is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Pablo, located a couple of hundred miles southwest of the Azores.
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.
Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of October
Data available from 1872 to 2018
Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on 10-05-1954
Lowest Temperature 12°F in Highlands on 10-30-1910
Greatest Rainfall 9.91 inches in Highlands on 10-04-1964
Greatest Snowfall 1.0 inches in Highlands on 10-20-1913
Weather Extremes for North Carolina for the month of October
Data available from 1870 to 2018
Highest Temperature 102°F Albemarle, Stanly County 10-06-1954
Lowest Temperature 8°F Banner Elk, Avery County 10-21-1952
Greatest One-Day Rainfall 14.00 in Aberdeen, Moore County 10-16-1913
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 11.0 inches on Mount Mitchell, Yancey County on 10-25-1990
Monthly Averages
Warmest Weather Station 66.5°F Hatteras, Dare County
Coldest Weather Station 46.5°F Grandfather Mountain, Avery County
Wettest Weather Station 6.29 in Lake Toxaway, Transylvania County
Driest Weather Station 2.15 in Hot Springs, Madison County
Published at 3:30am on October 26, 2019
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