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5 of 93Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Moun...
Special Weather Statement
The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards transmitter broadcasting from Rock Hill South Carolina, serving t...
Special Weather Statement
Any snow that melts today today will refreeze after sunset as temperatures will remain below freezin...
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North C...
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills, as low as 5 below zero across the North Carolina mountains and as lo...
Past Weather Alerts for Morganton
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement
The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards transmitter broadcasting from Rock Hill South Carolina, serving the Piedmont of the Carolinas on 162.425 MHz, will intermittently be off the air until further notice. Maintenance will be performed at the site and service will be restored as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our listeners. Use alternate broadcasts from Charlotte on 162.475 MHz or Greenville on 162.550 MHz during the outage.
Special Weather Statement
Any snow that melts today today will refreeze after sunset as temperatures will remain below freezing through Monday morning across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Thus, widespread black ice can be expected this evening through Monday morning. If traveling, be prepared for hazardous road conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses as well as on untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots. Although temperatures will rise above freezing across most locations by Monday afternoon, patchy black ice may linger across the higher elevations of the North Carolina mountains as well as in shaded areas throughout Monday.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills, as low as 5 below zero across the North Carolina mountains and as low as 5 degrees east of the mountains, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and portions of the South Carolina Upstate. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills near or below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 12 below zero across the North Carolina mountains and as low as 5 degrees east of the mountains expected. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and portions of the South Carolina Upstate. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties, plus mountainous western portions of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties, plus mountainous western portions of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below zero expected with the highest peaks seeing wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and western Piedmont of North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches east of I-26. Total accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across the remainder of the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce scattered power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible with the highest amounts south of Route 460. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia, and Mercer County in southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult during Friday and the upcoming weekend due to the snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds during Saturday night into Sunday may cause blowing and drifting snow, which could cause poor visibility.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Winds in the mountains could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties, at elevations above 3500 feet. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 14 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties, at elevations above 3500 feet. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Bland, Giles, Grayson, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Monroe, and Summers Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Special Weather Statement
Temperatures have fallen below freezing across the area, causing lingering runoff from melted snow and sleet to refreeze on untreated roads. Patchy black ice can be expected once again through this morning. Icy patches will remain until temperatures can warm above freezing in the late morning hours. If traveling this morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.
Special Weather Statement
Where temperatures rose above freezing today or became slushy under direct sunlight, any snow or ice that managed to melt will refreeze tonight as temperatures drop into the single digits to teens. Those traveling tonight through Wednesday morning should be on the lookout for areas of ice. Remember to use caution while driving, slow down, and leave plenty of space between vehicles.
Special Weather Statement
Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing again by 8 PM this evening, after which lingering runoff from melted snow and sleet will refreeze on untreated roads. Patchy black ice can be expected once again tonight through Wednesday morning, especially in spots that are normally shady. Icy patches will remain until temperatures can warm above freezing in the late morning hours on Wednesday. If traveling late tonight and Wednesday morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.
Special Weather Statement
Lingering slush and runoff has refrozen and likely resulted in patchy black ice on area roads. Icy patches will remain until temperatures can warm above freezing later this morning. If traveling this morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Craig and Grayson Counties. In West Virginia, Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Transylvania, and southern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the lower single digits expected. * WHERE...The foothills and Piedmont of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Craig, Grayson, Alleghany VA, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has not allowed for ice to melt off of untreated roads.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Total sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between one half and three quarters of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The northern mountains, northern foothills, and northwest Piedmont of North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for days in some areas. Trees and large limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life and property. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet, ice and snow accumulations will increase rapidly overnight, and may taper off for a time before increasing again Sunday night. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch with locally higher ice totals. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of East Tennessee. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel will be hazardous. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher wind gusts up to 80 mph are expected across the highest elevations of the foothills such as Cove Mountain.