Weather Briefing for Saturday, November 23, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

High pressure will spread over the area this weekend with a gradual warming trend into early next week. A cold front will bring some showers to the region on Tuesday and a second system may bring wet conditions to the area for Thanksgiving Day.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
..TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
..MONDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 60.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES

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Governor Cooper seeks $25 billion in federal aid for WNC recovery | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)



• Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Thanksgiving and Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30 [Macon Media]
• Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland [Macon Media]
• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]
• Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 18-25, 2024 [Macon Media]
• Governor Roy Cooper criticizes Senate Bill 382, calling it a political power grab [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• New NC SBI director speaks with WRAL in first interview on the job [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

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Published at 5.00am on Saturday, November 23, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Friday, November 22, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Deep low pressure will pass across the Great Lakes into the weekend, resulting in gusty northwest winds that will bring snow showers to portions of the mountains through Saturday morning. As low pressure departs on Saturday, high pressure will arrive from the west that will bring a gradual warming trend into the early part of next week.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Breezy with highs in the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph, decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperatures in the lower 30s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
..SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Strong wind gusts remain possible through midnight, especially in the higher elevations. Power outages and spot-fires are possible.

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• Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Thanksgiving and Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30 [Macon Media]

• Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland [Macon Media]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]
• Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 18-25, 2024 [Macon Media]
• From savior to suspect: Man who rescued neighbor during mudslide charged with looting [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• Election claims by NC Senate leader are false and could stoke violence, elections chief warns [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

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Published at 5.00am on Friday, November 22, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Thanksgiving and Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30

Franklin Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving

The Town of Franklin offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving, in accordance with the North Carolina State Holiday Schedule. The town offices will re-open on a regular schedule on Monday, December 2.

Social District Suspended Beginning at 5:00 p.m. – November 30

The Franklin Town Council voted at their September 3 regular meeting to suspend the Social District beginning at 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2024 for the first night of the Winter Wonderland celebration. “The majority of the activities occur on the Gazebo Square (tree lighting, photo ops, service at the Nativity), and it would be difficult to enforce due to the number of people in a concentrated area. Also, none of the downtown squares are included in the social district,” said Amie Owens, Town Manager. “Individuals can still go into restaurants to have an adult beverage; they simply cannot carry it out. Participating ABC Permittees have been informed of the suspension of the social district during this event and been directed that no cups can be sold after 4:30 p.m. on that date,” Owens added. Main Street and the connecting streets will be closed beginning at 4:00 p.m. with festivities beginning at 5:00 p.m. with Santa, roaming characters and music. The tree lighting will be at 7:00 p.m. with a candlelight service to follow. Streets will re-open at 9:00 p.m.

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Town of Franklin Welcomes Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland

**Editor's Note** The Annual Candlelight Service at the Nativity Scene will take place immediately after the tree lighting ceremony. 

PRESS RELEASE (11-20-2024)

TOWN OF FRANKLIN

(Franklin, NC) Welcome the holiday season with the Town of Franklin during Winter Wonderland, a two-night event held in downtown Franklin on consecutive Saturdays, November 30th and December 7th from 5:00 to 8:00 each evening.

“This year the Town staff has put together two distinctly different nights sure to be enjoyed by everyone,” said Town Manager Amie Owens. “The first night will be more traditional with the second night having a winter festival feel.”

The first night of Winter Wonderland will include free carriage rides, live sounds of the season from the group Generations with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. Following will be a merchant sponsored candlelight service for those that wish to participate.

“The tree lighting ceremony is sure to be very special this year as we will have Judie Lau, surviving spouse of Deputy Jim Lau, officially lighting the tree for the town,” said Owens. “What a fitting way to honor Jim and his many years of service to the communities he served.”

On December 7^th, many new activities are in store for those attending. There will be free old-fashioned hayrides, free axe throwing that adults and kids are sure to enjoy, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. the Town will present a free movie, Elf, outdoors in the lower-level parking lot of Franklin Town Hall.

In addition, there will be many food and adult beverage vendors as the Town’s Social District will be in effect. Included are Ben's Backdraft BBQ, Thai Spice, Lazy Hiker, Slanted Window, and Red's Lemonade, just to name a few.

At Rankin Square, Macon Early College will be offering free letters to Santa, Read to Me will be handing out books and much more.

Of course, no holiday celebration would be complete without a visit from the Jolly Ole Elf himself, Santa Claus! Santa will be out on the streets and visiting merchants spreading holiday cheer from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. both nights of Winter Wonderland.

Filling your holiday gift list will be easy as many downtown merchants will also be open late offering plenty of great gift ideas for the holidays.

Remember that Saturday, November 30th is also Small Business Saturday. This initiative, backed by American Express, shifts the focus from Black Friday and Cyber Monday to supporting small, local businesses. The Town of Franklin is proud to again be a Neighborhood Champion of Small Business Saturday.

“The holiday décor throughout downtown Franklin will be enhanced again this year with many different photo opportunities,” said Town Manager Amie Owens. “These holiday decorations are sure to brighten your holidays and can be enjoyed until a few days after the New Year.”

“The Town of Franklin has worked hard to create an event that celebrates not only the holidays but the spirit of our small town. This is a great family event, and we look forward to seeing familiar faces and visitors from all over the area here in Franklin, for Winter Wonderland.” said Owens.

As a reminder, Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic both nights of Winter Wonderland with parking along Main Street closing at 4:00 p.m. Plenty of free parking is located throughout the downtown area and detours will be clearly marked related to street closures.

“This event has become a favorite part of holiday traditions for both visitors and locals alike,” said Mayor Jack Horton. “The Town staff has put together a great event that truly celebrates the spirit of the season and can be enjoyed by everyone.”

Winter Wonderland is presented by the Town of Franklin.  

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Weather Briefing for Thursday, November 21, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cold high pressure will bring below normal temperatures through the start of the weekend. Light snow will fall mainly along the Tennessee border Thursday night into Friday. There will be a warming trend beginning late in the weekend through early next week.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the lower 40s and wind chills below freezing at times. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
..TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s and wind chills in the teens at times. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
..FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Breezy with highs around 40 and wind chills below freezing at times. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph, decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s and wind chills in the 20s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
..SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
A period of high winds are expected through Friday night. Wind gusts in excess of 45mph are expected at the higher elevations, especially in exposed areas. Isolated power outages will be possible.

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John Deville, director of the Macon County History Museum, speaking to a group of sixth graders from Mountain View Intermediate School during a tour and scavenger hunt on the morning of Wednesday November 20, 2024.

A recount in the North Carolina Supreme Court Associate race for seat #6 is underway. 625 votes separate the two contestants. Riggs is the incumbent. Photo is of the recount taking place in Macon County. An observer for the Riggs campaign is seated at the table. No observer for the Griffin campaign was noted at the time the photo was taken at 9.20am.

In the whole state, the numbers were:

Allison Riggs 2,770,818 50.01%
Jefferson G. Griffin 2,770,193 49.99%

In Macon County, the numbers were:

Jefferson G. Griffin 14,138 66.98%
Allison Riggs 6,969 33.02%


• FEMA Lays It All Out for Macon County Survivors That May Need to Apply for Disaster Recovery Grants [Macon Media]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]
• Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 18-25, 2024 [Macon Media]
• North Carolina's $227 million Helene relief bill sparks controversy [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• North Carolina's hurricane rebuilding director no longer employed [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

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Published at 5.00am on Thursday, November 21, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Wednesday, November 20, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Rain chances continue into this morning ahead of an approaching cold front. Light snowfall may develop in the mountains late Thursday and could continue into early Saturday, but travel impacts currently look to be minor. Temperatures will remain below normal Thursday through the weekend, then slowly warm back up early next week.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Temperature falling into the mid 50s in the afternoon. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph, increasing to northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
..TONIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Much cooler with lows in the lower 30s. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
..THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
..FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

on Thursday night, wind gusts in excess of 45mph are expected at the higher elevations, especially in exposed areas. Isolated power outages will be possible.

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SpaceX Fail To Repeat Booster Catch, But Starship Shows New Tricks - IFT6 Post Flight Review | Scott Manley



• FEMA Lays It All Out for Macon County Survivors That May Need to Apply for Disaster Recovery Grants [Macon Media]

• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]
• Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 18-25, 2024 [Macon Media]
• EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Governor-elect Josh Stein vows to prioritize WNC recovery efforts [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• NC House votes to strip power from incoming Democratic governor, AG as part of Helene aid bill [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Canton honors radio stations for service during Hurricane Helene [Smoky Mountain News]

• Official NC Helene-related death tally rises to 103 after Yancey County fatality [Asheville Citizen Times]

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Published at 5.00am on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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FEMA Lays It All Out for Macon County Survivors That May Need to Apply for Disaster Recovery Grants

Photo taken by Bobby Coggins on October 25, 2024, during a FEMA survey of the Cullasaja Community.

 

Editor's Note: FEMA is currently operating a Disaster Recovery Center in meeting room A/B in the Macon County Health Department.

FEMA Also Provides Free Legal Assistance for Eligible Applicants – Take a Look:

The agency has also rolled out details supporting Legal Assistance which can play a pivotal role in many contractual situations.
This service is provided for eligible applicants at no cost.

 

Typical services include assistance with:

• Insurance policies and claims.
• Foreclosure and mortgage issues.
• Home repair contracts and contractors.
• Landlord-tenant disputes.
• Document replacement.
• Government benefits information.
• FEMA appeals.
• Fraud.

Here are all of the outlined programs with itemized details supporting various categories disaster survivors should consider assessing if they may have any associated incurred loss.

These are the programs:

Housing Assistance
Rental Assistance  Lodging Expense Reimbursement  Home Repair or Replacement  Accessibility Needs  Privately-owned Roads, Bridges, Docks Temporary Housing   Hazard Mitigation

Other Needs Assistance
Displacement  Childcare  Clean and Sanitize  Funeral  Group Flood Insurance Policy  Medical/Dental  Personal Property  Transportation

 

Listed below are other key FEMA Updates that may also be newsworthy to disaster survivors looking for disaster recovery direction: 

Nov. 18, 2024

Key Messages

• FEMA has approved $241 million to more than 133,000 households and individuals beginning their recovery.
• FEMA has approved more than $251 million in Public Assistance funding in North Carolina to support community recovery.
• FEMA is providing multiple temporary housing options to meet North Carolinians’ individual needs. More than 4,800 households are checked in to Transitional Sheltering Assistance hotels and motels. The first step to receiving housing assistance is applying with FEMA.

FEMA Home Inspections: What to Expect

• Within 10 days of submitting an application, FEMA staff and inspectors may call to discuss your disaster-caused damage and schedule an appointment for an inspection.
• The call to schedule an inspection will probably come from an out-of-state phone number. An inspector will attempt to contact you three times over three different days. If inspectors cannot reach you after three attempts, your case will be closed until you contact FEMA again.
• Within 10 days following an inspector’s visit, you will receive a letter or electronic correspondence explaining FEMA’s decision. Please read your letter carefully. It may have information about next steps you need to take.

Do Not Forget, FEMA is Hiring – Apply Online: 
Come and Join Us as We Continue Working Towards Disaster Recovery Here in Western North Carolina

• FEMA is hiring in Asheville, Durham, Hickory and Raleigh to support community recovery. Applications are being accepted online. To see open positions and apply, visit usajobs.gov, type keywords “FEMA, Local Hire” and enter the location as “North Carolina.” Learn more about the journey of a local hire by watching this video: FEMA Local Hire: Cliffton J

Direct Temporary Housing Assistance

• An opportunity for all media outlets to learn more about this program will be forthcoming in the very near future.
• FEMA offers several types of housing assistance and temporary shelter solutions for eligible households. Direct Temporary Housing Assistance is approved for 25 counties as an interim solution to permanent housing needs. Learn more about housing assistance options and eligibility by watching this video: Direct Housing Assistance available in North Carolina for Helene Survivors.

Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Still Available

§  Through TSA, FEMA pays directly to participating hotels and motels to cover the cost of room, taxes and non-refundable pet fees to provide short term accommodations for eligible disaster survivors. What this means is if you or someone you know is unhoused due to Hurricane Helene, please suggest they apply with FEMA.  If you are eligible for TSA, FEMA will notify you using the contact information you provided on your application. 

Online Application is Fastest Way to FEMA Assistance

§  Homeowners and renters affected by a disaster can apply for federal assistance in several ways: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov, Via the FEMA App (fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products), Calling 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.

Appeal a Decision

• If you disagree with your decision letter after reading and following all of the instructions as indicated on the letter, there are other options.
• You can appeal any FEMA decision or award amount by sending additional documents, like estimates for repairs, receipts, bills, etc., that show you qualify and need more help. Each decision letter from FEMA explains why you are ineligible and the types of documents to help you appeal. For more details, please visit: https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/how-appeal-fema-decision-1. 

N.C. Disaster Recovery Centers

• A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a one-stop shop to meet with FEMA representatives, apply for FEMA assistance, receive referrals to local assistance, apply with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for low-interest disaster loans and more. No appointment is needed. To find a Disaster Recovery Center nearest you go to: FEMA.gov/drc/
  You can visit any open center, including locations in other states.

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Weather Briefing for Tuesday, November 19, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Warm and dry high pressure will persist into today as it moves east. A cold front will approach from the west today bringing mostly light rain into Wednesday as the front crosses our area. Cold high pressure builds across our region from Thursday into the weekend with light amounts of snow along the Tennessee border Thursday night. Expect a slow warming trend from the weekend into early next week.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Patchy fog. Highs around 60. Winds out of the south around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Patchy fog. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
..WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Temperature falling into the mid 50s in the afternoon. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Much cooler with lows in the lower 30s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
..THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 40s.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper 20s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Much colder temperatures are on the way starting Wednesday afternoon.

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• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

• Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 18-25, 2024 [Macon Media]

• Bomb threat at Southwestern Community College: No threat to public, sheriff's office says [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• NC Supreme Court race still too close to call as vote-counting continues and candidate sues [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

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Published at 5.00am on Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Monday, November 18, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Warm and dry high pressure will persist into Tuesday. A cold front will approach from the west beginning Tuesday, enhancing rainfall chances through mid-week. Colder temperatures will filter into the area from Thursday through next weekend.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Temperature falling into the mid 50s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Much cooler with lows in the lower 30s.

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• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

• Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 18-25, 2024 [Macon Media]

• Lawmakers tour storm-ravaged Western North Carolina, pledge support [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Nov. 14 [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

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Published at 5.00am on Monday, November 18, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Sunday, November 17, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Warm and dry high pressure persist through Tuesday. A cold front approaches from the west beginning Tuesday, enhancing rainfall chances and crosses the area by mid-week. Colder temperatures work into the area through next weekend.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph in the morning increasing to come out of the southwest in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
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• 10th Annual Cowee Christmas [Macon Media]

• Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 18-25, 2024 [Macon Media]

• Disaster Recovery Center offers one-stop resource hub for Helene recovery [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• CNN wants federal court to take up Robinson defamation case [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

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Published at 5.00am on Sunday, November 17, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Saturday, November 16, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Warm and dry high pressure will persist through Tuesday. A cold front will approach from the west beginning Tuesday, enhancing rainfall chances. It won`t cross the area fully until Wednesday night or Thursday, after which much colder temperatures will work into the area through next weekend.

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(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the northeast around 5 mph. 

.TONIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds. .SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds in the morning increasing to come out of the west around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northeast around 5 mph. 

.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the north around 5 mph in the morning increasing to come out of the southwest in the afternoon. 

.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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Published at 5.00am on Saturday, November 16, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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