East Flat Rock Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Extreme Cold Warning

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 3:29PM EST until January 20 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below expected southern Appalachian Mountains. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Area
Cherokee; Clay; Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene; Unicoi; Southeast Carter; Blount Smoky Mountains; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Southeast Monroe; East Polk

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:06PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 14 below expected. * WHERE...Avery, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Monday. * 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.

Area
Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson

Extreme Cold Warning

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 3:06PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 13 below expected. * WHERE...Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Monday. * 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.

Area
Buncombe; Transylvania; Henderson

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:06PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 13 below expected. * WHERE...Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Monday. * 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.

Area
Buncombe; Transylvania; Henderson

Extreme Cold Warning

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 3:06PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 14 below expected. * WHERE...Avery, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Monday. * 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.

Area
Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:06PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. * WHERE...Alexander County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Area
Alexander

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:06PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Area
Stephens; Franklin; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk; Oconee Mountains; Pickens Mountains; Greenville Mountains

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 2:58PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dry snow falling into temperatures well below freezing will result in very slippery and treacherous conditions on untreated roadways.

Area
Avery

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 2:58PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with up to 10 inches above 5000 feet in the Smokies. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with isolated spots up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Graham and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dry snow falling into temperatures well below freezing will result in very slippery and treacherous conditions on untreated roads.

Area
Swain; Graham

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:58PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with up to 10 inches above 5000 feet in the Smokies. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with isolated spots up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Graham and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dry snow falling into temperatures well below freezing will result in very slippery and treacherous conditions on untreated roads.

Area
Swain; Graham

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:58PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Buncombe County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dry snow falling into temperatures well below freezing will result in very slippery and treacherous conditions on untreated roadways.

Area
Buncombe

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:58PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch with isolated areas seeing up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Jackson County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dry snow falling into temperatures well below freezing will result in very slippery and treacherous conditions on untreated roadways.

Area
Northern Jackson

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 2:58PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches near the Tennessee border, and 1 to 3 inches in valley locations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dry snow falling into temperatures well below freezing will result in very slippery and treacherous conditions on untreated roadways.

Area
Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Haywood

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 2:23PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Watauga County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Area
Watauga

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:23PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe County. In Virginia, Grayson and Smyth Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Area
Ashe; Smyth; Grayson

Extreme Cold Warning

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 10:32AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM to noon EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...The 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Area
Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Grayson; Mercer; Summers

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 10:32AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Surry and Wilkes Counties. In Virginia, Amherst, Bedford, Patrick, Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Area
Surry; Wilkes; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst

Extreme Cold Watch

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 19 at 10:32AM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM to noon EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...The 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Area
Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Grayson; Mercer; Summers

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

A very cold Arctic airmass will build into the region tonight. Although much of the area will see typical January temperatures today, lows tonight will be 15 to 20 degrees below normal for this time of year. Expect temperatures to fall into the teens tonight across the foothills and Piedmont, and single digits in most of the mountains, with some high elevations falling below zero. Highs in many areas will not rise above freezing Monday. Similar temperature trends will recur Tuesday and Wednesday. This prolonged cold period meets the definition of a "cold wave." Its duration sets it apart from cold snaps of the kind we see multiple times each winter, and the associated impacts are expected to be more significant. The cold weather will result in high demand for electricity across the region. Power outages may result from the heavy electrical load. Those who require electricity for heating or medical equipment should consider backup heat or electrical sources. Take steps now to protect your property and health from the extreme cold. If you go outside, wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Wear a hat and cover your mouth with a scarf. If driving, keep your gas tank near full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. Check your antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels. Be sure to carry a fully charged cell phone. If you are home, consider allowing indoor plumbing fixtures to drip to allow water to trickle through pipes and inhibit freezing. Use caution with space heaters in order to avoid fire or injury. If emergency generators will be used, they must be situated outdoors in well-ventilated areas to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, remember to check in on family, friends, and elderly neighbors who might be susceptible to the cold. Do not forget about your pets and livestock. Make sure they have a source of water that will not freeze and a warm place to take shelter from the wind and cold. Do not attempt to walk on frozen ponds, lakes, or streams, as the ice will not be thick enough to support the weight, even of a child. A cold wave is defined as average daily temperatures 12 degrees or more below normal mid-January average daily temperatures for 48 hours or longer. Normal mid-January average daily temperatures are, for Asheville 37, Charlotte 41, and GSP 42. By definition it follows that a cold wave is when the average daily temperature for Asheville is 25, Charlotte is 29, and GSP is 30. Cold Weather Advisories and Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect through Monday morning in the mountains and foothills. Additional Advisories or Warnings may be issued for subsequent nights, to cover the short term impact of dangerous wind chills.

Area
Rabun; Habersham; Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert; Avery; Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Catawba; Rowan; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Cleveland; Lincoln; Gaston; Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk; Cherokee; York; Anderson; Abbeville; Laurens; Union; Chester; Greenwood; Oconee Mountains; Pickens Mountains; Greenville Mountains; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville; Southern Greenville; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg
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