Union County, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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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.
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued February 12 at 10:06PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
Visibilities are expected to drop under one mile after midnight, primarily to the east of US-1. There is the potential for dense fog with visibilities of one quarter mile or less. If you encounter fog, slow down and use low beam headlights.
Nash; Edgecombe; Johnston; Wilson; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson
Moderate
Observed
Expected
February 12th, 2025 10:06:00 pm EST
February 12th, 2025 10:06:00 pm EST
February 13th, 2025 08:00:00 am EST
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued February 12 at 10:03PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC
Areas of fog are present over the area tonight with pockets of dense fog possibly forming later overnight with the passage of a warm front. Visibilties are largely 1 to 3 miles, but this could become less than 1/2 mile within dense fog. When encountering the fog, immediately SLOW down! Use low beam headlights and allow extra braking distance between you and the vehicle ahead.
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Moderate
Observed
Expected
February 12th, 2025 10:03:00 pm EST
February 12th, 2025 10:03:00 pm EST
February 13th, 2025 01:15:00 am EST
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued February 12 at 9:30PM EST until February 13 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including the following counties, Bradley, Loudon, McMinn, Monroe and Polk. * WHEN...Until 100 AM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 930 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cleveland, Athens, Sweetwater, Madisonville, Andrews, Murphy, Benton, Ducktown, Hayesville, Etowah, Charleston, East Cleveland, Wildwood Lake, South Cleveland, Collegedale, Englewood, Vonore, Tellico Plains, Niota and Calhoun. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Cherokee, NC; Clay, NC; Bradley, TN; Loudon, TN; McMinn, TN; Monroe, TN; Polk, TN
Minor
Likely
Expected
February 12th, 2025 09:30:00 pm EST
February 12th, 2025 09:30:00 pm EST
February 13th, 2025 01:00:00 am EST
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued February 12 at 8:49PM EST until February 13 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
Ashe; Alleghany; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Patrick; Franklin; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier; Western Greenbrier
Severe
Likely
Expected
February 12th, 2025 08:49:00 pm EST
February 12th, 2025 08:49:00 pm EST
February 13th, 2025 07:00:00 am EST
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued February 12 at 7:20PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Fog with visibilities of one mile or less will spread over the area tonight. Dense patches of visibility a quarter mile or less are possible. If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Martin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Greene; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Moderate
Observed
Expected
February 12th, 2025 07:20:00 pm EST
February 12th, 2025 07:20:00 pm EST
February 13th, 2025 01:00:00 am EST
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued February 12 at 10:45AM EST until February 13 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay, east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount Smoky Mountains, Bradley, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, East Polk, Grainger, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Northwest Monroe, Rhea, Roane, Scott TN, Sequatchie, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Washington TN and West Polk, and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of moderate to possibly heavy rain is expected this afternoon and tonight. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches is expected north of I-40 and 1.5 to 2 inches south of I-40. Polk, Cherokee, and Clay counties are expected to see 2 to 3 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible. This additional rainfall will likely result in areas of flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Cherokee; Clay; Scott; Campbell; Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Johnson; Morgan; Anderson; Union; Grainger; Hamblen; Northwest Cocke; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Northwest Greene; Southeast Greene; Washington; Unicoi; Northwest Carter; Southeast Carter; Roane; Loudon; Knox; Jefferson; NW Blount; Blount Smoky Mountains; North Sevier; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Sequatchie; Bledsoe; Rhea; Meigs; McMinn; Northwest Monroe; Southeast Monroe; Marion; Hamilton; Bradley; West Polk; East Polk; Lee; Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington
Severe
Possible
Future
February 12th, 2025 10:45:00 am EST
February 12th, 2025 10:45:00 am EST
February 13th, 2025 04:00:00 am EST
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