News and Weather Briefing for Monday, December 6, 2021
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OUTLOOK
A cold front will cross the region from the west today, bringing some precipitation mainly to the mountains. Cool high pressure will build in tonight through Tuesday night, but with moisture beginning to return from the south. A moist low pressure system crosses the southeast on Wednesday with dry high pressure returning Thursday into Friday. Another active cold front will arrive from the west on Saturday.
**Weather Alert**
A cold front will cross the North Carolina mountains today and increase winds from the southwest. Expect wind gusting in the range of 35 to 45 miles per hour above 4000 feet through the early afternoon. Unsecured objects may be blown around and a few small or dead trees could also be knocked down. This will also make outdoor burning a very hazardous undertaking. This front will also bring a chance of thunderstorms with cloud to ground lighting being the main threat. …OUTDOOR BURN BAN IN EFFECT…
The state of North Carolina has issued a state-wide burn ban.
Town of Franklin Declares a Fire Danger Emergency
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Local and State News
National Weather Map for Today
General forecast through Wednesday Night
Franklin area
Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph in the morning increasing to come out of the northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph becoming calm after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Sunny, with highs in trhe mid 50s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid 30s. Calm winds.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with highs in the low-to-mid 50s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with lows around freezing.
Highlands Plateau
Today
Showers likely, mainly between noon and 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the southwest 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with lows around 30. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Sunny, with highs in the mid 40s. Light winds out of the south.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid 30s. Light winds out of the southeast.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid 40s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with lows around freezing.
Otto area
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with lows around 30. Winds out of the north 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Sunny, with highs in the mid 50s. Calm winds in the morning increasing to come out of the south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-to-upper 30s. Calm winds.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with highs in the lower 50s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with lows around freezing.
Nantahala area
Today
Showers, mainly before 5pm. Highs near 60. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph in the morning increasing to come out of the northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of rain is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with lows around 30. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with highs near 50. Calm winds.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 30s. Calm winds.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with highs in the mid 40s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with lows in the mid 30s.
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Hazards and Tropical Weather
A cold front will cross the North Carolina mountains today and increase winds from the southwest. Expect wind gusting in the range of 35 to 45 miles per hour above 4000 feet through the early afternoon. Unsecured objects may be blown around and a few small or dead trees could also be knocked down. This will also make outdoor burning a very hazardous undertaking. This front will also bring a chance of thunderstorms with cloud to ground lighting being the main threat.
…OUTDOOR BURN BAN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
The state of North Carolina has issued a state wide burn ban due to the very dry conditions and exceptionally dry fuels. This burn ban is expected to remain in place until significant rain occurs.
Outdoor burning is prohibited. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities for further information. [Press Release]
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Almanac
Air Quality
Air quality is in the middle range of yellow for most of the county, with the ridges and other higher elevations today being in the middle range of yellow.
Fire and Smoke Map
Local Air Monitor
Pollen
Pollen levels are expected to be in the low range (0.8 out of 12) today with Ragweed and various Grasses being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the low range (0.8 out of 12).
Record Weather Events for December 6th
Record weather events for this date in Macon County
(1872-2016)
Highest Temperature 72°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 1998 lowest Temperature 4°F in Highlands in 1937 Greatest One-Day Rainfall 2.88 inches in Highlands in 2013 Greatest One-Day Snowfall 3.0 inches in Nantahala in 1937
Record weather events for December in Macon County
Highest Temperature 78°F in Franklin on Dec 31, 1951
Lowest Temperature -12°F in Highlands on Dec 30, 1917
Greatest Rainfall 6.00 inches in Highlands on Dec 14, 1901
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 12.0 inches in Franklin on Dec 21, 1876
All-time record weather events for Macon County
Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin on Jul 29, 1952
Lowest Temperature -19°F in Highlands on Jan 21, 1985
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands on Jul 29, 1879
Greatest One-Day Snowfall 25.5 inches at the Coweeta Experimental Station on Mar 13, 1993
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Macon Calendar
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is back in 2021! The 1¼ hour round-trip passenger excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot. For tickets, see [GSMR.com]
Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries
Adapted from an old Scandinavian custom of lighting the way for the Christ child, more than 2,500 candles in small white bags line the streets and every storefront is aglow with Christmas lights and decorations. Shopkeepers and restaurants are open late. See Santa and Mrs. Claus as they ride through town in their pickup truck. Write a letter to Santa and drop it off at his special mailbox. Live music on Front Street. For more information, see [Visit Dillsboro]
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National and World News Roundup
NBC Nightly News Full Broadcast – December 5th, 2021
PBS NewsHour Full Episode December 5th, 2021
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COVID-19 News and Updates
Since it looks like we may be in for a new wave of infections, here is a section on COVID-19. It will include local, regional, state, national, and global items.
COVID-19 Numbers for Macon County: [November 18, 2021]
• Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert [BBC News]
• TWiV 838: The magic virus bus [Microbe TV - This Week in Virology]
• The Coronavirus in a Tiny Drop [New York Times]
Dr John Campbell: Latest data, looking good
• Protest against coronavirus restrictions turns violent in Brussels [Reuters]
• Parents knowingly send COVID-positive child to class, forcing 75 NorCal students into quarantine [KABC-TV]
• ‘Encouraging’ early feedback on Omicron severity: Dr Fauci [Al Jazeera]
• Gov. Jared Polis: “Misinformation and targeted lies” hindering vaccine efforts, killing Coloradans [The Burlington Record]
• Protection and waning of natural and hybrid COVID-19 immunity [MedRxiv (PDF)]
• Comparing COVID-19 vaccines for their characteristics, efficacy and effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern: a narrative review [Clinical Microbiology and Infection]
• Neurobiology of SARS-CoV-2 interactions with the peripheral nervous system: implications for COVID-19 and pain [International Association for the Study of Pain]
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Science and Technology News Roundup
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Published at 5:00am on Monday, December 06, 2021
Author: Bobby Coggins
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