If there’s a thunderstorm in late September; expect a snow in late November. Doves fleeing south before a September storm; look for a winter to be anything but warm. When late September brings an early frost, fail to stack firewood and you’ll pay the cost. Snakes in September a-headin’ to the den, a sure sign cold’s about to set in. —Jim Casada ” A Smoky Mountain Boyhood – Memories, Musings, and More” I was reminded of the weather lore in…
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There has been devastating flooding in Western NC and North Georgia as hurricane Fred tracks its way north. Our county…
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So far the Ruling Days Prediction for 2019 is right on the money. Above average temps and rain! Here’s some…