Asheville Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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.

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 Asheville.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Wind Advisory issued November 22 at 6:48AM EST until November 23 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Limbs and trees weakened or partially downed from the remnants of Hurricane Helene will be more susceptible being brought down by these winds.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 22 at 6:48AM EST until November 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 22 at 4:27AM EST until November 23 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Soundside areas adjacent to the Albemarle, Croatan and Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, the Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 22 at 4:09AM EST until November 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations mainly of 2 to 3 inches in lower elevations, and 4 to 6 inches on ridgetops, with a few isolated ridgetop locations seeing up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 22 at 4:09AM EST until November 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations mainly of 2 to 4 inches with 4 to 8 inches on the highest ridgetops generally above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Haywood and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Wind Advisory issued November 22 at 3:14AM EST until November 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.