Special Weather Statement
Patchy dense fog has developed across the Upstate of South
Carolina and in the Piedmont and Foothills of western North
Carolina this morning. The fog will likely linger through the
early morning hours before dissipating by 9 am. If driving, be
prepared for sudden reductions in visibility. Slow down, use low-
beam headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles.
From: Jan 07, 2026 10:02
Until: Jan 07, 2026 14:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina,
and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 07, 2026 10:59
Until: Jan 07, 2026 14:00
Special Weather Statement
Minimum relative humidity will drop near or below 25 percent east
of the mountains in North Carolina and across most of northeast
Georgia this afternoon. Breezy conditions are also expected with
gusts ranging from 15 to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity,
breezy winds, and dry vegetation will lead to increased fire
danger today.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Dec 31, 2025 16:28
Until: Dec 31, 2025 22:00
Special Weather Statement
Relative humidity in the 20 to 25% range are expected across the
western Carolinas and northeast Georgia this afternoon. Breezy
conditions are expected this afternoon as well with gusts between
15 to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity, breezy conditions,
and dry vegetation will enhance the fire danger across the area.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Dec 31, 2025 06:29
Until: Dec 31, 2025 22:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties, and the mountainous portions
of Caldwell, Burke, and McDowell Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 29, 2025 18:14
Until: Dec 30, 2025 03:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, McDowell Mountains,
Mitchell, and Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 29, 2025 08:19
Until: Dec 29, 2025 20:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, McDowell Mountains,
Mitchell, and Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 17:22
Until: Dec 29, 2025 10:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one
tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Buncombe, Henderson, Polk Mountains, and Rutherford
Mountains Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Icing may create slippery conditions on roads, bridges
and sidewalks. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice accumulation potential will be mainly
over the eastern parts of Buncombe and Henderson counties, east of
Swannanoa, Fairview, and Edneyville to the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
No ice accumulation is expected in Asheville and Hendersonville at
this time.
From: Dec 01, 2025 23:37
Until: Dec 02, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Icing may create slippery conditions on roads, bridges
and sidewalks. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
morning commute.
From: Dec 01, 2025 23:37
Until: Dec 02, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Avery, Yancey, and Mitchell Counties, and the mountains of
Burke, Caldwell, and McDowell Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Icing may create slippery conditions on roads, bridges
and sidewalks. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
morning commute.
From: Dec 01, 2025 06:06
Until: Dec 01, 2025 18:00
Special Weather Statement
Areas of patchy dense fog have developed across most of the South
Carolina Upstate and some parts of the North Carolina Piedmont
along Interstate 85. Visibility below 1 mile, and as low as 1/4
mile, is reported at multiple observing sites across these areas.
Expect fog to continue for the next several hours, possibly until
rush hour. Visibility may drop suddenly and over short distances.
If driving, increase your following distance and turn on your
low-beam headlights.
From: Dec 01, 2025 06:16
Until: Dec 01, 2025 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a
light glaze.
* WHERE...Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, McDowell Mountains,
Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Icing may create slippery conditions on roads, bridges
and sidewalks.
From: Nov 29, 2025 23:48
Until: Nov 30, 2025 08:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a
light glaze.
* WHERE...Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, McDowell Mountains,
Mitchell, and Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Icing may create slippery conditions on roads, bridges
and sidewalks.
From: Nov 29, 2025 17:52
Until: Nov 30, 2025 02:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...The northern Foothills and Northwest Piedmont of North
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Nov 22, 2025 02:53
Until: Nov 22, 2025 09:00
Air Quality Alert
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh
has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates
for Iredell, Rowan, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, and Cabarrus
Counties, until midnight EST tonight.
An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates
concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy
standards. For additional information, please visit the North
Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at
https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
From: Nov 21, 2025 16:40
Until: Nov 22, 2025 05:00
Special Weather Statement
Dead brush and leaf litter have become very dry in recent days
across much of western North Carolina due to breezy conditions
and low relative humidity. These conditions are forecast once
again on Tuesday. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent for
most of the afternoon and wind gusts may reach 20 mph at times.
These factors combined with dry vegetation will result in elevated
wildfire danger, especially this afternoon.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn Tuesday. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Nov 18, 2025 05:46
Until: Nov 18, 2025 23:15
Special Weather Statement
Dead brush and leaf litter have become very dry in recent days
across much of western North Carolina due to breezy conditions
and low relative humidity. These conditions are forecast once
again today. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent for
most of the afternoon and wind gusts may reach 20 mph at times.
These factors combined with dry vegetation will result in elevated
wildfire danger, especially this afternoon.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn Tuesday. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Nov 18, 2025 14:02
Until: Nov 18, 2025 23:15
Special Weather Statement
Across the Piedmont of North Carolina, dead brush and leaf litter
have become very dry in recent days due to breezy conditions and
low relative humidity. These conditions are forecast once again on
Tuesday. Relative humidity will fall below 35 percent for most of
the afternoon and wind gusts will reach 20 mph at times. Given the
dry vegetation, fires will be able to grow quickly and the danger
of wildfires will be elevated.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn Tuesday. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Nov 17, 2025 21:55
Until: Nov 18, 2025 10:00
Special Weather Statement
A dry air mass moves into the area behind a departing cold front
today. With warm temperatures remaining in place, relative
humidity values will drop into the 20 to 25 percent range across
the North Carolina foothills and Piedmont. Northwest wind gusts to
around 25 mph will continue into the afternoon as well. The
combination of low relative humidity and gusty winds will lead to
Increased Fire Danger across these areas this afternoon and
evening.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Nov 16, 2025 07:43
Until: Nov 17, 2025 00:00
Special Weather Statement
A dry air mass moves into the area behind a departing cold front
on Sunday. With warm temperatures remaining in place, relative
humidity values will drop into the 20 to 25 percent range across
the North Carolina foothills and Piedmont. Northwest wind gusts to
around 25 mph will continue into the afternoon as well. The
combination of low relative humidity and gusty winds will lead to
Increased Fire Danger across these areas.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
From: Nov 15, 2025 18:08
Until: Nov 16, 2025 09:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the lower to mid 20s expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 11, 2025 02:21
Until: Nov 11, 2025 14:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures dropping into the lower to mid
20s.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 10, 2025 05:02
Until: Nov 10, 2025 17:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures dropping into the lower and mid
20s.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 09, 2025 05:14
Until: Nov 09, 2025 15:30
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures
dropping into the lower and mid 20s.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Franklin, Hart, and Stephens Counties. In
South Carolina, Anderson, Central Greenville, Greater Oconee,
Greater Pickens, Northern Spartanburg, Southern Greenville, and
Southern Spartanburg Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning.
For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Nov 09, 2025 07:25
Until: Nov 09, 2025 15:30
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures
dropping into the lower and mid 20s.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Franklin, Hart, and Stephens Counties. In
South Carolina, Anderson, Central Greenville, Greater Oconee,
Greater Pickens, Northern Spartanburg, Southern Greenville, and
Southern Spartanburg Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EST this morning.
For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Nov 09, 2025 07:25
Until: Nov 09, 2025 15:30
Special Weather Statement
Locally dense fog has formed across the northern Foothills and
Northwest Piedmont of North Carolina this morning. The fog should
start to improve after sunrise.
Use caution if traveling this morning. Take it slow, use low-beam
headlights, and leave plenty of space between you and other
vehicles. Allow extra time to reach your destination.
From: Nov 08, 2025 10:38
Until: Nov 08, 2025 13:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 30, 2025 17:05
Until: Nov 01, 2025 13:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina,
and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Nov 01, 2025 01:23
Until: Nov 01, 2025 13:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, and Polk Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Nov 01, 2025 01:23
Until: Nov 01, 2025 13:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Habersham County. In North Carolina, Caldwell,
Burke, Rutherford and Polk Counties. In South Carolina, Greenville
Mountains, Oconee Mountains, and Pickens Mountains.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 01, 2025 01:23
Until: Nov 01, 2025 13:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe,
Burke, McDowell, Henderson, Macon, Jackson, and Transylvania
Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 01, 2025 01:23
Until: Nov 01, 2025 13:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Habersham County. In North Carolina, Caldwell
Mountains, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford,
Polk Mountains, and Rutherford Mountains Counties. In South
Carolina, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains, and Pickens
Mountains Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 31, 2025 14:51
Until: Nov 01, 2025 03:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina,
and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Oct 31, 2025 05:32
Until: Nov 01, 2025 03:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe,
Burke Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Henderson, Macon, McDowell
Mountains, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania
Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 31, 2025 12:02
Until: Nov 01, 2025 03:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, and Eastern Polk
Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Oct 31, 2025 14:51
Until: Nov 01, 2025 03:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 33 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 31, 2025 05:32
Until: Oct 31, 2025 19:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe,
Eastern McDowell, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Northern
Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 31, 2025 05:32
Until: Oct 31, 2025 15:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...Burke Mountains County.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 31, 2025 05:32
Until: Oct 31, 2025 15:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures of 32 to 37 degrees will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE...The northern foothills and northwest Piedmont of North
Carolina as well as Buncombe, Transylvania, and Henderson Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Oct 24, 2025 23:11
Until: Oct 25, 2025 07:15
Special Weather Statement
Although lighter winds are expected today compared to Thursday,
dry conditions will return with minimum relative humidity values
dropping to 20 to 30 percent. With land management agencies
reporting fine fuels such as leaf litter and dead brush still are
very dry, increased fire danger will return across western North
Carolina.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution, as fires
can spread rapidly under these conditions.
From: Oct 24, 2025 06:03
Until: Oct 24, 2025 16:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina
along and north of I-40, plus Rowan and Henderson counties, and
mountainous western parts of Rutherford and Polk counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Oct 24, 2025 06:11
Until: Oct 24, 2025 13:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures generally 29 to 32, but as low as
26 in some high elevation locations.
* WHERE...A portion of the western North Carolina mountains.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 24, 2025 06:11
Until: Oct 24, 2025 13:00
