Here is the news and weather briefing for Macon County.
GENERAL OUTLOOK
Showers and scattered thunderstorms, some with potentially heavy rainfall, can be expected with a cold front today. Very windy conditions develop Friday into Saturday. Dry and warm weather returns for the weekend into the middle of next week.
The Macon County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday night for their regular April 2024 meeting. Video and supporting documents are posted at [Macon Media]
During a public hearing on a proposed sale of the building and land to a developer, members of the Sugarfork community spoke out against the sale and convinced them to give them a chance to retain the Old Pine Grove School. A non-profit will be formed and they will report back to the commissioners in 30 to 60 days.
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Local Weather
General Forecast Through Saturday Night
Franklin Area
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 10am. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the southeast 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of rain is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid 40s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with highs near 60. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with lows in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with highs in the lower 70s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid 40s.
Highlands Plateau
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Widespread fog, mainly before 10am. Highs near 60. Winds out of the southeast 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of rain is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Patchy fog between 10pm and 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with lows around 41. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with lows around 40. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with highs in the mid 60s. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid 40s.
Otto and South Central Macon County
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Areas of fog before noon. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the southeast 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of rain is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid 40s. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 20 mph shifting to come out of the northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with highs near 60. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the low-to-mid 40s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with highs near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the upper 40s.
Nantahala Area
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 11am. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the south 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of rain is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Patchy fog before 10pm. Lows around 40. Winds out of the west 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of rain is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the west 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with lows around 40. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with highs in the mid 60s. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid 40s.
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Hazards
Hazardous weather is not expected today.
Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms will cross the area today. An isolated severe storm is possible, with damaging winds the main threat. Some of the storms will produce heavy rainfall, and isolated flooding is possible. Very gusty winds are also expected to develop and continue into Friday. A Wind Advisory may be needed.
Pollen
Pollen levels are expected to be in the medium range (0.2 out of 12) today with Oak, Juniper, and Birch being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the medium-high range (10.4 out of 10.3).
Record Weather Events for April 11th
Record weather events for this date in Macon County
(1872-2016)
Highest Temperature 88°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2001
Lowest Temperature 18°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1960
Greatest One-Day Rain 3.85 inches in Highlands in 1913 (also the state record)
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 1.3 inches in Highlands in 1956
Weather Extremes for Macon County for the month of April Data available from 1872
Highest Temperature 91°F in Franklin on 04-26-1986
Lowest Temperature 13°F in Highlands on 04-01-1987
Greatest Rainfall 7.00 inches in Highlands on 04-07-1895 (also a state record)
Greatest Snowfall 9.5 inches in Franklin on 04-04-1987
Record Weather Events for April 11th in North Carolina
Highest Temperature 94°F in Lillington, Harnett County in 2001
Lowest Temperature 11°F in Celo, Yancey County in 1996
Greatest Rainfall 3.85 inches in Highlands, Macon County in 2019
Greatest Snowfall 19.0 inches in Mount Mitchell, Yancey County in 2022
Weather Extremes for North Carolina for the month of April Data available from 1872
Highest Temperature 102°F in Carthage, Moore County on 04-29-1981
Lowest Temperature 1°F in Mount Mitchell, Yancey County on 04-08-2007
Greatest Rainfall 7.30 inches in Lake Toxaway, Transylvania County on 04-16-2011
Greatest Snowfall 19.00 in Mount Mitchell, Yancey County on 04-11-2003
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Macon Calendar
(send your event to calendar@maconmedia.com)
Music Lineup for Friends of the Greenway, Inc.
Frog Quarters Music Schedule (located at 573 East Main Street in Franklin)
April 2024 Schedule
4-6-24—Dave Stewart & Guests—Many in the area know Dave and his musical talents, and his great music groups. He’s sharing those talents with Frogs on this Saturday. Guests—family or friends are expected to be with us as well. You come join us, too!
4-13-24—Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Al Scortino takes the corner with his heartfelt and whimsical musical creations along with multi-insturmentalist, Greg “Squeezebox” Thomas. Welcome back, guys!
4-20-24—Singer/Songwriter Zip Robertson returns to Frog Quarters after a long hiatus. Zip hales recently from Coffee Shops and venues in Swain County and Frog Quarters is happy he’s travelling across the hill to be with us again.
4-27-24—-------------SUPER ADOPTION DAY at Frogs!!
PAWSITIVE (the Macon Co. Animal Shelter Volunteers) and AARC (the Appalachian Animal Rescue Center) will be conducting a great Adoption Day on the outside, while on the inside several of our area talented musicians will bring their talents to Frog Quarters. On the slate are:
George James
Bill Peterson
The Shifty Sisters
Charley Simmons
Dave Stewart
Frog Quarters is open 9a to 2p, Wednesdays thru Saturdays—beside the River Bridge. We are the Non-Profit supporting the Greenway with monies from sales from our Coffee & Gift Shop, Memberships and Donations. As always, thank you for your support!
Mountain Findings
432 Spruce Street (physical)
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Web: MountainFindings.org
Mountain Findings (a thrift store) is open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm until October 2023.
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Published at 5:30am on Thursday, April 11, 2023
Author: Bobby Coggins
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