Bailey, NC 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 Bailey.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 21 at 9:44PM 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 commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 21 at 9:44PM 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 snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Freeze Warning issued November 21 at 9:28PM EST until November 22 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...All of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 21 at 9:14PM EST until November 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 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. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Wind Advisory issued November 21 at 9:05PM 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 Friday 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.

Freeze Warning issued November 21 at 8:25PM EST until November 22 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Freezing to sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 to 32 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portions of interior southeast Virginia, and interior northeast North Carolina. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest temperatures will be in rural, sheltered locations.

Freeze Warning issued November 21 at 6:28PM EST until November 22 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Mainland Hyde, Pamlico, Southern Craven, Tyrrell, and West Carteret Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Warning issued November 21 at 6:28PM EST until November 22 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Beaufort, Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northern Craven, Pitt, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 21 at 2:16PM 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 Friday 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.

The Freeze Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.

The Freeze Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.