Watauga County, NC
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Tuesday 04/21 12:00 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Blacksburg VA
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible.
Where
Portions of northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
When
From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Ashe
- Alleghany
- Watauga
- Tazewell
- Smyth
- Bland
- Giles
- Wythe
- Pulaski
- Montgomery
- Grayson
- Carroll
- Floyd
- Craig
- Alleghany
- Bath
- Roanoke
- Botetourt
- Rockbridge
- Patrick
- Franklin
- Bedford
- Amherst
- Henry
- Pittsylvania
- Campbell
- Appomattox
- Buckingham
- Halifax
- Charlotte
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
In effect from Monday 04/20 12:13 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Blacksburg VA
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will continue to dry out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through this evening.
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Areas impacted
- Ashe
- Alleghany
- Surry
- Stokes
- Rockingham
- Caswell
- Watauga
- Wilkes
- Yadkin
Briefing
From the forecaster
Freezing Temperatures Forecast Tonight
Created by the NWS Blacksburg WFO
Near to below freezing temperatures across the area tonight and into Tuesday morning will lead to the possibility of sensitive plant damage to any plants left outdoors or left uncovered. Check the forecast for your location at www.weather.gov/rnk
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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