OUTLOOK
An upper-level ridge of high pressure will persist over the region today, while a weak back door cold front sags southward through the area. A moist wedge-like weather pattern will set up through at least mid-week, with more abundant moisture returning from the eastern Gulf and Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Unsettled weather will continue through late week as another cold front approaches from the northwest and then slowly crosses the region over the weekend.
Memorial Day
Since restrictions due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic prevent the gathering of large crowds to mark Memorial Day this year, here is a video and photo album of the 2015 observance in Macon County.
May we never forget those who gave their lives in service to the United States of America.
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More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Macon County
Sunday Afternoon
Macon County Public Health Identifies a COVID-19 Cluster in a Local Church
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Saturday Afternoon
Macon County Public Health has identified three additional positive cases of COVID-19. All three are unrelated to the positive essential workers at an area business reported on Friday. One of the three individuals is under the age of 18.[LINK]
Friday Afternoon
Walmart Employee Reportedly Contracts COVID-19, Store Won’t Comment But Health Department Will Test Workers [LINK] https://trappalachia.com/index.php/2020/05/22/walmart-employee-reportedly-contracts-covid-19-store-wont-comment-but-will-test-workers/?fbclid=IwAR1B48J35Ad-mhXQUiyz-_KAbXJhEQKqR8E3BVVZ01XZCTgM6FmUR1mmTOs
General Forecast Through Wednesday Night
Today
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows ranging from around 60 down into the 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s to around 70. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the 50s. Winds out of the east 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-70s. Winds out of the east around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows from around 60 down into the 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Hazards
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will impact the region again, mainly this afternoon and evening. The main threat will be from locally very heavy rainfall in these slowly moving showers and thunderstorms. With the ground already saturated, locations impacted by additional heavy downpours may see flooding develop quickly. Any of the thunderstorms will also produce dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning. Remember to turn on your headlights when it is raining so other motorists can see you and slow down to avoid hydroplaning.
Wet weather will continue throughout the week. Moisture from a tropical source could arrive in the region on Wednesday, leading to additional heavy to excessive rainfall. With the ground already saturated, and many streams and creeks already running near bankfull, flooding could develop quickly from any additional heavy rainfall. Monitor the forecast closely throughout the week in case any Flash Flood Watches are needed.
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Tropical Weather
(The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th)
The National Hurricane Center is not issuing outlooks at this time. Regular outlooks (unless there is activity) is scheduled to begin June 1st.
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Here are some numbers from the CDC, the NCDHHS, and the Johns Hopkins Dashboard. Macon Media prefers the Johns Hopkins Dashboard because the counts include those non-residents that are left out of the CDC and NCDHHS numbers.
The CDC website [LINK] reports 22,725 people in North Carolina are infected, 737 have died, and infections are widespread, the NCDHHS website [LINK] reports 23,222 confirmed cases from 336,656 targeted tests, and 587 hospitalized and 744 deaths in the state. The Johns Hopkins Dashboard [LINK] reports 23,365 people infected and 784 deaths (these include non-residents located in NC).
Resources for Reliable Information about the Corona Virus (COVID-19) [LINK]
Video From Medical Professionals
Dr John Campbell: Vaccine Development Update
Roger Seheult, MD: Coronavirus Pandemic Update 74: Vitamin D & COVID 19; Academic Censorship
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Published at 6:00am on Monday, May 25, 2020
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