Daily Weather Briefing for 2020 Memorial Day

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
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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

Thee will be no video from Doctor Seheult today because he is pulling a shift in the Emergency Room






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Published at 6:00am on Monday, May 25, 2020

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Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, May 24, 2020

OUTLOOK

A warm and humid ridge of high pressure will continue to build over the region today, with another round of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms expected. A weak back door cold front will arrive tonight and set up a moist wedge-like pattern through at least midweek. Unsettled weather will continue through the end of the week, as another cold front approaches from the northwest.

Local News Brief

Macon County Deputy and Wife Die in Automobile Accident in Georgia

The Sheriff announced on Facebook that Deputy David Head and his wife, Dawn, were killed in an accident in Mountain City, Georgia Saturday afternoon. [LINK]

Two people were killed and three were injured in an accident involving five vehicles on Saturday, according to Georgia State Patrol. The accident occurred near the intersection of Highway 441 and Old Highway 441 in Clayton. [WEB]  [FB]

More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Macon County Friday and Saturday

Saturday Afternoon Press Release

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 Press Release 

Walmart Employee Reportedly Contracts COVID-19, Store Won’t Comment But Health Department Will Test Workers [LINK]


General Forecast Through Tuesday Night



Today

Partly sunny. Areas of fog this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Visibility one-quarter mile or less at times this morning. Highs ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph in the morning, then shifting to come out of the southwest around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows ranging from the lower 60s to the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Memorial Day

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs ranging from the 70s to the lower 80s. 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.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows ranging from the lower 60s to the mid-50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs ranging from the mid-60s to the lower 70s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the 50s.


Hazards

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across the region today, first forming along the mountain ridges from early to middle afternoon, then migrating east over the foothills and Piedmont through the late afternoon and evening hours. These thunderstorms will all produce cloud to ground lightning, very heavy downpours, and briefly gusty winds. A few of the storms may become severe, with damaging wind gusts above 60 mph the primary threat. Any locations repeatedly affected by the slowly moving storms could experience localized flooding as well. The coverage of the showers and thunderstorms will slowly diminish overnight.


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Tropical Weather
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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 21,618 people in North Carolina are infected, 728 have died, and infections are widespread, the NCDHHS website [LINK] reports 22,725 confirmed cases from 329,582 targeted tests, and 589 hospitalized and 737 deaths in the state. The Johns Hopkins Dashboard [LINK] reports 22,864 people infected and 778 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: May 23rd Global Update


Roger Seheult, MD: Coronavirus Pandemic Update 74: Vitamin D & COVID 19; Academic Censorship








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Published at 5:00am on Sunday, May 24, 2020

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Daily Weather Briefing for Saturday, May 23, 2020

OUTLOOK

A strengthening high-pressure ridge will build over the Southeast through the weekend, with warming temperatures but also afternoon and evening thunderstorms redeveloping each day through at least Tuesday. The high-pressure ridge will dominate the southeast through much of next week.



General Forecast Through Monday Night



Today

Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 50s to near 60. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Sunday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s to around 80. Winds out of the west around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday Night

A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows from around 60 to the 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Memorial Day

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows ranging from the lower 60s to the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.


Hazards

Areas of dense fog is expected this morning. Use caution if driving. Use low beam headlights and fog lamps and
allow plenty of distance between vehicles. Other than this, no hazardous weather is anticipated for today and tonight.


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Tropical Weather
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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 20,860 people in North Carolina are infected, 716 have died, and infections are widespread, the NCDHHS website [LINK] reports 21,618 confirmed cases from 303,224 targeted tests, and 568 hospitalized and 728 deaths in the state. The Johns Hopkins Dashboard [LINK] reports 22,110 people infected and 775 deaths (these include non-residents located in NC).

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Published at 6:00am on Saturday, May 23, 2020

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Flags Ordered to Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic

President Trump has issued a proclamation for all American flags to be flown at half-staff Immediately through Sunset, Sunday, May 24, 2020 honoring victims of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION

Our Nation mourns for every life lost to the coronavirus pandemic, and we share in the suffering of all those who endured pain and illness from the outbreak. Through our grief, America stands steadfast and united against the invisible enemy. May God be with the victims of this pandemic and bring aid and comfort to their families and friends. As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, May 24, 2020. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred forty-fourth.

DONALD J. TRUMP


**When flown at half-staff or half-mast, the U.S. flag should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the Half-Staff or Half-Mast position. The flag should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.



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Published at 11:40am on Friday, May 22, 2020

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Daily Weather Briefing for Friday, May 22, 2020

OUTLOOK

An upper-level low-pressure system just northwest of the region early this morning will move away to the northeast today. A strong disturbance rounding the south side of this system will cross the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia late today. A strengthening high-pressure ridge will then build over the southeast through the weekend, with warming temperatures but also afternoon and evening thunderstorms redeveloping each day. The high-pressure ridge will dominate the southeast through much of next week.




General Forecast Through Monday Night


Today

Widespread dense fog early. A slight chance of showers early. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Visibility one-quarter mile or less at times early. Highs ranging from the 60s to the lower 70s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent. Rainfall amounts from a quarter of an inch to half an inch.

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 in the 50s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Saturday

Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 50s to near 60. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Sunday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s to around 80. Winds out of the west around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday Night

A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows from around 60 to the 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Memorial Day

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows ranging from the lower 60s to the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.


Hazards

Thunderstorms will develop from the west this afternoon and evening. Cloud to ground lightning and locally heavy rainfall can be expected with any of these thunderstorms. The thunderstorms may also produce very gusty winds, and damaging gusts to 60 mph will be possible in a few storms. An isolated tornado will be possible as well, especially for locations near, or southeast of, the Interstate 85 corridor.


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Tropical Weather
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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 20,122 people in North Carolina are infected, 702 have died, and infections are widespread, the NCDHHS website [LINK] reports 20,850 confirmed cases from 290,645 targeted tests, and 578 hospitalized and 716 deaths in the state. The Johns Hopkins Dashboard [LINK] reports 20,512 people infected and 728 deaths (these include non-residents located in NC).

Resources for Reliable Information about the Corona Virus (COVID-19) [LINK]







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Published at 7:00am on Friday, May 22, 2020

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Four national forests reopen trailheads and access points to Appalachian National Scenic Trail

United States Department of Agriculture    NEWS RELEASE National Forests in North Carolina 160A Zillicoa St. Asheville, N.C. 28801  Asheville, NC, May 21, 2020 - The USDA Forest Service will open a series of trailheads and access points to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on May 22. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia, Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests in North Carolina, Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee, and George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia will participate in the coordinated reopening.   The Triple Crown in Virginia, which includes Dragon's Tooth trailhead, will remain closed. Restroom facilities are not available. Shelters will remain closed at this time.  While work continues opening trails and roads, services may remain limited and there may be a delay in rescue operations. It is not recommended that visitors engage in high risk recreation activities at this time. To recreate responsibly outdoors, avoid congregating at parking areas, refrain from gathering in large groups and maintain a 6-foot distance from others, especially when passing other hikers.   Visitors are urged to take precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For tips on preventing illnesses like the coronavirus, go to: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html.    Review recommendations from the CDC at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/visitors.html along with local and state guidelines for social distancing and cloth face coverings.   Find the latest recreation information for each national forest at: Georgia, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov/conf North Carolina, Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc Tennessee, Cherokee National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov/cherokee Virginia, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, www.fs.usda.gov/gwj Follow the National Forests in North Carolina on Facebook (www.facebook.com/nfsnc) or Twitter (twitter.com/NFsNCarolina) for more news and features.

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Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, May 21, 2020

OUTLOOK

A large upper low will linger over the Tennessee Valley Region today while generating additional rounds of moderate to heavy rain across the eastern part of our region. The low will finally start to move away tonight. On Friday, one more disturbance will rotate around the departing low and will move across the region. We should see a return to more typical late spring weather over the weekend.



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General Forecast Through Saturday


Today

Areas of fog early. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the 60s to around 70. Winds out of the south around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tonight

A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Friday

Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs ranging from the mid-60s to the lower 70s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the 50s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Saturday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.


Hazards

A few thunderstorms are possible again today. Any storm that develops will have cloud to ground lightning and heavy downpours, and could have wind gusts that would be capable of knocking down trees weakened by the heavy rain and saturated soil. Some of the thunderstorms will have the potential to be severe with large hail and damaging winds. Much the same is expected on Friday as well.


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Tropical Weather
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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 19,700 people in North Carolina are infected, 691 have died, and infections are widespread, the NCDHHS website [LINK] reports 20,122 confirmed cases from 277,063 targeted tests, and 554 hospitalized and 702 deaths in the state. The Johns Hopkins Dashboard [LINK] reports 20,262 people infected and 726 deaths (these include non-residents located in NC).

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Published at 6:15am on Thursday, May 21, 2020

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Daily Weather Briefing for Wednesday, May 20, 2020

OUTLOOK

A large upper low will linger over the Tennessee Valley Region today and tonight, generating several rounds of moderate to heavy rain across much of our region. This pattern has the potential to produce significant rainfall and flooding over parts of the region, mainly to our east. The low will finally start to move away on Thursday and Thursday night. On Friday, one more disturbance will move across the region. We should see a return to more typical late spring weather over the weekend.





General Forecast Through Friday


Today

Patchy fog this morning. Showers. Highs ranging from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Winds out of the east 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Rainfall amounts between half of an inch to three-quarters of an inch expected, except in locations that see thunderstorms.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Patchy fog. Lows around 50. Winds out of the east around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are expected, except on locations that see thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely. Highs in the 60s to around 70. WInds out of the south around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday

Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs ranging from the mid-60s to the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.


Hazards

Substantial rainfall is expected again today and early Thursday, as periodic waves of showers and thunderstorms move across the region. The threat for flooding will remain elevated through Thursday. Across the mountains, the threat of landslide activity may also increase through tonight. Eventually, the flood threat along main stem rivers will also increase and remain elevated through Thursday.

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Tropical Weather
(The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th)



Special Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
715 PM EDT Sat May 16 2020

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Depression One, located over the western Atlantic Ocean off the east-central coast of Florida.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.

Routine issuance of the Tropical Weather Outlook will resume on June 1, 2020. Until then, Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued as conditions warrant.



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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 19,023 people in North Carolina are infected, 661 have died, the NCDHHS website [LINK] reports 19,700 confirmed cases from 265,008 targeted tests, and 585 hospitalized and 691 deaths in the state. The Johns Hopkins Dashboard [LINK] reports 19,239 people infected and 693 deaths.

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Published at 5:45am on Wednesday, May 20, 2020

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Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, May 19, 2020

OUTLOOK

A large upper low will linger over the Tennessee Valley Region through the middle of the week as it slowly weakens. This pattern will generate multiple rounds of precipitation across much of the region that continues into the latter half of the week. More typical late spring weather is expected to return over the weekend.



General Forecast Through Thursday


Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog in the morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with highs in the 60s to near 70. Winds out of the south 5 to 7 mph in the morning, then becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Lows in the 50s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 10am. Highs in the 50s to the lower 70s. Winds out of the east 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with lows from around 50 to the upper 40s. Calm winds early, then increasing to come out of the east around 5 mph by mid-morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

A chance of rain before 11am, then showers likely between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with highs ranging from the mid-60s to near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the 50s. Chance of precipitation is 50%.


Hazards

There is an increasing likelihood of excessive rainfall Tuesday and Wednesday, as periodic waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across the region. The threat for flooding will increase after sunrise on Tuesday and will remain elevated through Thursday. Across the mountains, the threat for landslide activity may also increase from tosday into Wednesday. Eventually, the flood threat along main stem rivers will also increase and remain elevated through Thursday.

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Tropical Weather
(The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th)



Special Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
715 PM EDT Sat May 16 2020

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Depression One, located over the western Atlantic Ocean off the east-central coast of Florida.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.

Routine issuance of the Tropical Weather Outlook will resume on June 1, 2020. Until then, Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued as conditions warrant.


Information on Tropical Storm Arthur



Tropical Storm Arthur Discussion Number 11
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL012020
500 AM EDT Tue May 19 2020

Arthur's cloud pattern has continued to take on a generally post-tropical appearance, though a recent convective burst near its center suggests that it isn't quite post-tropical yet. Satellite imagery and earlier scatterometer data also indicate the presence of a developing warm front near the cyclone's center, and this could be contributing the the development of the aforementioned convective burst. ASCAT-C data that arrived early this morning showed maximum winds of 45-50 kt, and this was the primary basis for the initial intensity.

Virtually no change was made to the intensity forecast. Despite the recent increase of convection near Arthur's center, extratropical transition should finish fairly soon. Slight strengthening due to baroclinic forcing is possible through the afternoon, but the cyclone is forecast to begin spinning down by tonight or Wednesday morning. The global and regional models indicate that the system will dissipate within about 72 h, and this is reflected in the official forecast.

Only small adjustments were made to the track forecast, which remains near the multi-model consensus. As Arthur weakens it should be steered generally southward around the east side of a low-level ridge. The models differ on how quickly the southward turn will occur, but all agree on that general scenario. The latest NHC forecast is a little west of the previous one after 24 h.

Dangerous coastal surf conditions and rip currents are expected to continue along portions of the mid-Atlantic and southeast U.S. coasts during the next couple of days. See products from your local National Weather Service Forecast Office for more details.


FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 19/0900Z 37.0N 70.6W 50 KT 60 MPH
12H 19/1800Z 36.9N 68.7W 55 KT 65 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
24H 20/0600Z 36.1N 66.7W 50 KT 60 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
36H 20/1800Z 34.6N 65.7W 40 KT 45 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
48H 21/0600Z 33.3N 65.2W 35 KT 40 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
60H 21/1800Z 32.0N 65.0W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
72H 22/0600Z...DISSIPATED



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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 18,512 people in North Carolina are infected, 659 have died, and infections are widespread, the NCDHHS website [LINK] reports 19,023 confirmed cases from 255,755 targeted tests, and 511 hospitalized and 661 deaths in the state. The Johns Hopkins Dashboard [LINK] reports 19,208 people infected and 693 deaths (these include non-residents located in NC).

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Published at 5:30am on Tuesday, May 19, 2020

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Parking along Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Road is now prohibited

PRESS RELEASE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
CHEOAH RANGER DISTRICT

Parking along Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Road is now prohibited
Robbinsville, NC, May 18, 2020 - Visitors to the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest should be aware that parking or leaving a vehicle along the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Road (FSR 416) is now prohibited.

This access road to the popular destination is very narrow and has almost no shoulder. Normally there is sufficient parking in the parking lot. The recent increase in visitation has led to roadside parking which creates a hazardous condition for other vehicles that are entering or exiting the parking lot.

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A copy of the Order is posted below for your convenience:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
CHEOAH RANGER DISTRICT ROBBINSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
ORDER NO. 08-11-02-20-086

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR §§ 261.50 (a) and (b), for the protection of public health and safety, the following act is prohibited as a result of the 2016 Maple Springs Fire on the Cheoah Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest. This closure is effective from May 15, 2020, until May 15, 2022, or until terminated by an authorized Forest Service official, whichever occurs first.

Parking or leaving a vehicle on Forest Service Road 416 from the intersection of Forest Road 416 and State Route 1127 to the Joyce Kilmer Parking Area. 36 CFR §261.58(g)

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with a special use permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission, issued by the District Ranger.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to: (a) the General Prohibitions at 36 C.F.R. §§ 261.1-261.23 (Subpart A); (b) other Orders currently in effect pursuant to 36 C.F.R. §§ 261.50-261.58 (Subpart B); and (c) all other Regional Regulations at 36 C.F.R. § 261.70 (Subpart C). Executed in Asheville, North Carolina this /4/ day of aA A. 7 , 2020.

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual and/or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571 and 3581. 

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Published at 2:30pm on Monday, May 18, 2020

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Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, May 18, 2020

OUTLOOK

A large upper low over the Midwest today will drop down over the Tennessee Valley Region on Tuesday, where it will stall through Wednesday. This pattern will bring a period of wet weather to much of the region starting today and lingering into the latter half of the week until the upper low moves back to the north, perhaps on Thursday. More typical late spring weather will return late in the week.



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General Forecast Through Sunday


Today

Patchy fog this morning. Thunderstorms are likely. Showers. Highs ranging from the upper 60s to the mid-70s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Rainfall accumulations between a quarter of an inch to half an inch is possible, with more in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Lows in the 50s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Rainfall accumulations between half an inch to three-quarters of an inch is possible, with more in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Patchy fog in the morning. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Tuesday Night

Showers. Lows in the 50s. Winds out of the east around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Wednesday

Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs ranging from the 50s to around 60. Winds out of the east 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Wednesday Night

Thunderstorms are likely in the evening. Showers likely. Lows ranging from the mid to upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.


Hazards

Showers and thunderstorms will become numerous today with a few severe storms possible, producing damaging wind gusts. Isolated excessive rain is possible as well. There is the ongoing likelihood of heavy to excessive rainfall Tuesday and Wednesday, as periodic widespread showers and few thunderstorms are expected. Remain wary of potential flooding Monday night through Wednesday.

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Tropical Weather
(The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th)



Special Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
715 PM EDT Sat May 16 2020

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Depression One, located over the western Atlantic Ocean off the east-central coast of Florida.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.

Routine issuance of the Tropical Weather Outlook will resume on June 1, 2020. Until then, Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued as conditions warrant.


Information on Tropical Storm Arthur



Tropical Storm Arthur Discussion Number 7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL012020
500 AM EDT Mon May 18 2020

Arthur remains poorly organized in both satellite and radar imagery this morning, with the low-level center located near the southwestern edge of a complex of ragged convective bands. Surface observations from buoys off of the North Carolina coast suggest the central pressure has fallen a little since the last aircraft fix, so the intensity will be held at 40 kt for this advisory. The next aircraft is scheduled to reach Arthur between 11-12Z.

Arthur's forward speed has increased with the initial motion now 020/12. A baroclinic trough and associated surface front approaching from the west should cause Arthur to turn northeastward during the next several hours, with the forecast track showing the center passing near or just offshore of the North Carolina Outer Banks. By Tuesday and Tuesday night, Arthur will be entering the strong mid-latitude Westerlies, which will steer cyclone eastward for a day or two. After that time, Arthur or its remnants should turn southeastward and southward on the southwest side of a deep-layer trough over the central Atlantic. The latest guidance is showing a more southward motion after 60 h than seen previously, and the new forecast track is also nudged southward during that time.

Arthur is moving near and almost parallel to the Gulf Stream, and the warm water could allow some strengthening before southwesterly shear increases significantly later today. The cyclone should merge with a frontal system and become extratropical in the 24-36 h period, with the global models indicating some increase in the winds north of the center as this occurs. The intensity forecast calls for Arthur to reach a 50 kt intensity in 36 h as an extratropical low in best agreement with the GFS model. After 48 h, the system should decay, and the global models suggest it should dissipate in the 96-120 h period. The new intensity forecast has only minor tweaks from the previous forecast.


Key Messages:

1. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for a portion of the North Carolina coast. Tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rains are expected there today.

2. Dangerous coastal surf conditions and rip currents are expected to spread northward along the southeast U.S. coast to the mid-Atlantic states during the next couple of days. See products from your local National Weather Service Forecast Office for more details.


FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 18/0900Z 33.5N 76.6W 40 KT 45 MPH
12H 18/1800Z 35.2N 74.9W 45 KT 50 MPH
24H 19/0600Z 36.5N 72.1W 45 KT 50 MPH
36H 19/1800Z 36.5N 69.0W 50 KT 60 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
48H 20/0600Z 35.6N 66.5W 50 KT 60 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
60H 20/1800Z 34.4N 65.1W 45 KT 50 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
72H 21/0600Z 33.0N 64.5W 35 KT 40 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
96H 22/0600Z 31.0N 63.5W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
120H 23/0600Z...DISSIPATED



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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 17,982 people in North Carolina are infected, 652 have died, and infections are widespread, the NCDHHS website [LINK] reports 18,512 confirmed cases from 248,944 targeted tests, and 493 hospitalized and 659 deaths in the state. The Johns Hopkins Dashboard [LINK] reports 18,673 people infected and 686 deaths (these include non-residents located in NC).

Resources for Reliable Information about the Corona Virus (COVID-19) [LINK]







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Published at 6:30am on Monday, May 18, 2020

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