Duke University 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 Duke University.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 1:43AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Following the passage of a dry cold front later this morning, relative humidity will fall into the low 30s and even upper 20s in some locations across the North Carolina Piedmont and Foothills this afternoon. Winds will be gusty along and behind the front, so conditions will be conducive meteorologically for the quick formation and spread of fires. Fine fuel moisture is expected to dry out quickly during the late morning and early afternoon. Based upon coordination with local land managers and forestry officials, a Fire Danger Statement is in effect for NC Forest Service Districts 2 and 10. Consult your local burn-permitting authority to determine whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution.

Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 10:38PM EST until December 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Rutherford Mountains, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 10:38PM EST until December 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph above 3500 feet. * WHERE...The higher elevations of Haywood, Madison, Northern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued December 4 at 10:38PM EST until December 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 9:58PM EST until December 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued December 4 at 7:02PM EST until December 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Roads may be blocked by downed trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind will be mainly between 3AM and 11AM.

Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 7:02PM EST until December 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Surry and Wilkes Counties. In Virginia, Amherst, Bedford, Patrick, and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind will be along the crest of the Blue Ridge, mainly between 3AM and 11AM.

Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 7:00PM EST until December 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 7:00PM EST until December 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Special Weather Statement issued December 4 at 2:55PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Following the passage of a dry cold front on Thursday morning, relative humidity will fall into the upper 20s to around 30 in some locations across the Northwest Piedmont. Winds will be gusty along and behind the front between 25 and 30 mph, which will be conducive for the quick formation and spread of fires. After coordination with local land managers and forestry officials, a Fire Danger Statement has been issued. Consult your local burn-permitting authority to determine whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution.

Special Weather Statement issued December 4 at 2:35PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Following the passage of a dry cold front on Thursday morning, relative humidity will fall into the low 30s and even upper 20s in some locations across the North Carolina Piedmont and Foothills. Winds will be gusty along and behind the front, so conditions will be conducive meteorologically for the quick formation and spread of fires. Fine fuel moisture is expected to plummet during the late morning and early afternoon. After coordination with local land managers and forestry officials, a Fire Danger Statement has been issued for NC Forest Service Districts 2 and 10. Consult your local burn-permitting authority to determine whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 4 at 2:20PM EST until December 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways adjacent to the Pamlico Sound. * WHERE...Areas along Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, and Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.