Scaly Mountain Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Scaly Mountain.

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Frost Advisory

Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 9:52PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Upstate South Carolina, the mountains, foothills, and Piedmont of North Carolina, and the mountains of northeast Georgia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Area
Rabun; Habersham; Avery; Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Catawba; Rowan; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Cleveland; Lincoln; Gaston; Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk; Cherokee; York; Anderson; Abbeville; Laurens; Union; Chester; Greenwood; Oconee Mountains; Pickens Mountains; Greenville Mountains; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville; Southern Greenville; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 9:44PM EDT until October 18 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

Area
Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach

Frost Advisory

Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 8:49PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Areas of frost expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Area
Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Wilkes; Yadkin; Roanoke; Botetourt; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:49PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Area
Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Rockbridge; Mercer; Summers; Monroe

Frost Advisory

Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 8:48PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation or plants if left uncovered.

Area
Person; Granville; Vance; Warren; Halifax; Forsyth; Guilford; Alamance; Orange; Durham; Franklin; Davidson; Randolph; Chatham; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Anson; Richmond

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 8:40PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to noon EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Up 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Northern Outer Banks; Hatteras Island

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 8:40PM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Area
Pamlico; Southern Craven

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 8:40PM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Albemarle Sound, Alligator and Scuppernong Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the Albemarle, Croatan, and Pamlico Sounds, Alligator River, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Area
Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 8:40PM EDT until October 20 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, areas along the lower Neuse River, Pamlico, Core and Back Sounds, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Up 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.

Area
West Carteret; East Carteret; Ocracoke Island

High Surf Advisory

High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 8:40PM EDT until October 20 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to noon EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Up 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Northern Outer Banks; Hatteras Island

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 8:40PM EDT until October 20 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to noon EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Up 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Northern Outer Banks; Hatteras Island

Frost Advisory

Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 2:56PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Area
Northampton; Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Greensville; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Chesterfield
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