Statesville Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Statesville.

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Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 1:08AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Areas of fog reducing visibilities to under a mile will continue to cover inland portions of eastern NC through early this morning. Locally dense patches of visibility a half mile or less are possible at times. If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 1:05AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Areas of fog have developed and expanded over northeast North Carolina and southern Virginia this morning. Visibilities will average around 1 mile but could quickly become reduced to 1/2 mile or less in locally dense fog. Lower visibilities could persist through most of the morning hours, with gradual improvement toward this afternoon. If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed.

Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 12:39AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Areas of fog reducing visibility to 1 to 3 miles will blanket the Bi-state region early this morning. At times, motorists may experience pockets of dense fog with visibility less than 1/2 mile at times. When encountering the fog, especially when observing rapidly changing visibilities, immediately SLOW down, use your low beam headlights and allow extra braking distance between you and the vehicle ahead.

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 11:14PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

..PATCHY DENSE FOG OBSERVED ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL PLAIN AND EASTERN SANDHILLS OF NORTH CAROLINA... Patchy dense fog, with pockets of visibility of one quarter mile or less, is ongoing and is expected to continue over the next two to three hours across portions of the Coastal Plain and eastern Sandhills of North Carolina. Conditions should start to improve after 2 AM as rain begins to spread north into the area.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 10:33PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero at elevations above 3500 feet, and as low as 5 to 10 below zero in valley locations possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia and western North Carolina. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Unless the forecast changes, elevations above 3500 feet will likely require an Extreme Cold Warning, while elevations below 3500 feet will need an Advisory.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 10:29PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with up to 10 inches at elevations above 5000 feet in the Smokies. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Graham and Swain Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dry snow falling into temperatures well below freezing will result in very slippery and treacherous conditions on untreated roads.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 10:29PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 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...From 7 AM Sunday to 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 10:29PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with up to 10 inches at elevations above 5000 feet in the Smokies. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Graham and Swain Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dry snow falling into temperatures well below freezing will result in very slippery and treacherous conditions on untreated roads.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 10:29PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, with amounts of 3 to 6 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 10:29PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Jackson County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 4:35PM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible Along and West of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of extreme cold possible Monday through Wednesday, possibly continuing into Thursday. Sunday night and Tuesday night will be the coldest days. Daytime high temperatures on these days will be in the teens with some single digits in the mountains.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 4:21PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe County. In Virginia, Grayson and Smyth Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 4:21PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Watauga County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 3:44PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

A very cold Arctic airmass will build over the region Sunday night. Expect temperatures to fall into the teens across the foothills and Piedmont, and single digits in most of the mountains. 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 2:34PM EST until January 20 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible in the southern Appalachian Mountains. * WHERE...Mountains and foothills of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 4:39AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

A very cold Arctic airmass will build over the region Sunday night. Expect temperatures to fall into the teens across the foothills and Piedmont, and single digits in most of the mountains. 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.