Weather & Roads

A Department of Transportation Contractor Will Close One Lane of N.c. 184 Near Dobbins Road in Banner Elk Overnight Monday to Replace a Culvert Damaged by Hurricane Helene.

The Remnants of Hurricane Isaias Caused Rivers to Overflow and Led to Multiple Rescues and Voluntary Evacuations Across the Region Over the Weekend.

The National Park Service Will Begin Wildfire Risk Reduction Efforts in Early October, Targeting Areas Damaged by Hurricane Helene in the Asheville Region.

Following a Weekend of Showers and Thunderstorms, the Region Can Anticipate a Significant Break From Rain with Rising Temperatures Throughout the Coming Workweek.

Ashe and Watauga Counties Saw Significant Rainfall Totals, Contributing to Saturated Ground, Rising Waterways, and Numerous Emergency Responses Over the Weekend.

Watauga and Ashe Counties Experience Significant Rainfall and Face Strong Winds, Leading to Flood and Wind Advisories Through Sunday, October 11.

Twenty-Two Charlotte Firefighters Are on Standby to Provide Critical Water Rescue and Structural Support as the Remnants of Hurricane Isaias Bring Flooding to the Region.

Parts of Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Are Experiencing Ongoing Flooding This Sunday, with Several Inches of Rain Having Fallen Since Saturday Morning.

The Region Can Expect Showers and Thunderstorms Throughout Sunday, with Isolated Tornado Chances, Before a Week of Warm, Dry Weather Begins.

The Remnants of Hurricane Isaias Are Expected to Bring Significant Rainfall, Potential Flash Flooding, and Gusty Winds to the Boone Area and Surrounding Mountains Starting Late Today.

Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Are Under Flood Watches and Wind Advisories Today as the Post-Tropical Cyclone Moves Through the Region, Bringing Substantial Rainfall and Gusty Conditions.

Cooperative Staff Have Completed Storm Preparations and Urge Members to Prepare for Potential Outages, Emphasizing Safety Around Downed Power Lines.

Gusts up to 60 Mph Possible Along Ridges, with Potential for Power Outages and Difficult Driving Conditions Through Sunday.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Has Issued a Flood Watch for Watauga, Ashe, and Wilkes Counties, Effective From Saturday Morning Through Sunday Evening, Due to Anticipated Heavy Rainfall.

Experts Project an Unusually Warm El Nino Could Bring Increased Precipitation and Freezing Rain, Posing Challenges for Local Roadways.

A Contractor for the N.c. Department of Transportation Will Implement a Traffic Shift on Thursday Near Banner Elk as Culvert Replacement Efforts Continue, with Drivers Advised to Expect Delays.

A First Alert Is in Place for Sunday as a Tropical Depression Could Form by Mid-Week, Following a Fall-Like Start to the Week for the Charlotte Region.

Cool and Damp Conditions Are Expected to Continue Across the Carolinas Through Sunday and Into Monday Morning Before a Drier, Warmer Pattern Emerges for the Middle of the Week.

The Region Can Expect Significant Rainfall and Potential Localized Flooding From Saturday Afternoon Through Sunday Evening, with Cooler Temperatures Arriving.

Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Will Give Way to Widespread Rain and Cooler, Fall-Like Conditions by the First Weekend of October.

The 'Projects Near Me' Interactive Map Offers the Public a Comprehensive Way to Monitor Ongoing and Future Transportation Initiatives Across North Carolina.

Official Weather Stations on Grandfather Mountain Reported Typical Conditions for August 2026, with Temperatures, Wind, and Precipitation Largely Aligning with Historical Averages and No New Records Set.

Over 137 Miles of Trails and Nearly 240 Miles of Roads Are Now Accessible in the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, with More Work Ongoing.

Extreme Drought Expands to 10 Counties Statewide, While Watauga and Surrounding Areas Remain in Moderate Drought or Abnormally Dry Status.

The National Weather Service Blacksburg VA Warns of Potential Thunderstorms with Strong Winds and Locally Heavy Rainfall, Leading to Possible Isolated Flooding Today and Through Mid-Week.