Charlotte, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Charlotte.

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Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 8:32AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Expect a continuation of scattered snow showers and flurries today. Some of the heavier snow showers may produce a quick half inch, to an inch of snow, in addition to what is already on the ground. Last night's snowfall has produced some icy roads. If you are traveling today, be prepared for hazardous travel, especially in the higher elevations. Also watch-out for today's snow showers which may reduce visibility and re-coat roads with snow making them icy.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 7:50AM EDT until March 17 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch, with locally higher amounts possible above 5,000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of a dusting to possibly half an inch in some lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountain counties along the Tennessee border above 3500 feet. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Freeze Warning issued March 17 at 12:02AM EDT until March 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.