Avery County, NC
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 12:00 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
Where
Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties.
When
From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained. Remove hoses and cover above- ground pipes.
Areas impacted
- Avery
- Yancey
- Mitchell
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
Briefing
From the forecaster
Increased Fire Danger Today
Created by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg WFO
Winds gusting from 25-35 mph across the mountains, and from 20-30 mph across the lower elevations will combine with afternoon humidity of 20-30% and very dry vegetation to increase the fire danger across the area this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for northeast Georgia. Statewide outdoor burn bans remain in effect for the Carolinas.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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