Whitakers 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 Whitakers.

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Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Dry brush and leaf litter are very dry in the North Carolina foothills and Piedmont, even following the minimal rainfall which occurred this morning. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent this afternoon and winds will continue to gust above 25 mph. Given the dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread quickly once started, increasing the danger of wildfires. Additionally, Monday will be another very dry day with gusty winds, so expect worsening fire weather conditions across much of North Carolina. A statewide burn ban is in effect for North Carolina.

Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:31AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

As a cold front moves through the region this morning little if any rain is expected to occur. Humidity values will drop to 15 to 25 percent this afternoon, and northwest winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph, fuels will dry out quickly. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through early evening. Additionally, Monday will be another very dry day with gusty winds, so expect worsening fire weather conditions across all of Central North Carolina. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. A statewide burn ban is in effect for North Carolina.

Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Little if any rain occurred last night and this morning across the foothills and piedmont of North Carolina. With humidity dropping to 15 to 25 percent this afternoon, and northwest winds gusting to 20 to 25mph, fuels will dry out quickly. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through early evening. Additionally, Monday will be another very dry day with gusty winds, so expect worsening conditions across all of northwest North Carolina. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. A statewide burn ban is in effect for North Carolina.

Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 6:07AM EDT until April 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, Polk Mountains, and Rutherford Mountains Counties. In South Carolina, Greenville Mountains County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 6:07AM EDT until April 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Haywood, Macon, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 6:07AM EDT until April 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 6:07AM EDT until April 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Buncombe and McDowell Mountains Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 19 at 3:33AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 pm.

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 19 at 3:33AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 pm.

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 19 at 3:33AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 pm.

Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 12:28AM EDT until April 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.