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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 9:26PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Another round of moderate to heavy rain may produce flooding... .Low pressure will move from the Gulf Coast States Wednesday evening to west of the southern Appalachians Thursday morning. A secondary low will form along the southeast coast during this time lifting north to the Delmarva by Thursday evening. Precipitation amounts of one and a quarter to 2 inches will be possible during this time. That combined with already saturated soils and elevated streams and river levels may lead to flooding. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. * From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening * 1 to 2 inches of rain on already saturated soils, and with some rivers still elevated, could lead to more flooding, Wednesday night through Thursday. * Streams and creeks, along with main stem rivers, may flood.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Caswell; Rockingham; Stokes; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 9:24PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Wintry mess expected Wednesday Night into Thursday... .Low pressure over the Gulf Coast will stay west of the Appalachians Wednesday night into Thursday, while another low forms off the coast of South Carolina. At the same time, cold high pressure will wedge southward into our area keeping temperatures at or below freezing at and near the surface. This will result in a threat of freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night into Thursday. ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one half of an inch possible. * WHERE...From the Blue Ridge foothills, Roanoke Valley, mountains of northwestern North Carolina westward to the Mountain Empire and Mercer County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Ashe; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 9:26PM EST until further notice by NWS Blacksburg

...Another round of moderate to heavy rain may produce flooding... .Low pressure will move from the Gulf Coast States Wednesday evening to west of the southern Appalachians Thursday morning. A secondary low will form along the southeast coast during this time lifting north to the Delmarva by Thursday evening. Precipitation amounts of one and a quarter to 2 inches will be possible during this time. That combined with already saturated soils and elevated streams and river levels may lead to flooding. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. * From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening * 1 to 2 inches of rain on already saturated soils, and with some rivers still elevated, could lead to more flooding, Wednesday night through Thursday. * Streams and creeks, along with main stem rivers, may flood.

Counties Affected:
Ashe

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 9:24PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Wintry mess expected Wednesday Night into Thursday... .Low pressure over the Gulf Coast will stay west of the Appalachians Wednesday night into Thursday, while another low forms off the coast of South Carolina. At the same time, cold high pressure will wedge southward into our area keeping temperatures at or below freezing at and near the surface. This will result in a threat of freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night into Thursday. ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one half of an inch possible. * WHERE...From the Blue Ridge foothills, Roanoke Valley, mountains of northwestern North Carolina westward to the Mountain Empire and Mercer County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Ashe; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 3:25PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...ACCUMULATING ICE AND SLEET POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains states will send abundant moisture into the region atop a wedge of surface-based cold air Wednesday night. This setup will be favorable for not only heavy precipitation, but also the development of freezing rain and sleet - especially over the central and northern Blue Ridge mountains and the adjacent foothills. Heavy accumulations of freezing rain and sleet could lead to power outages and hazardous travel conditions. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. The precipitation will be predominately freezing rain, but it may mix with rain and sleet at times. Total ice accumulations from freezing rain may reach one-quarter inch, with isolated pockets possibly approaching one-half inch of ice along the immediate eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains. Total sleet accumulations may range from one-tenth to one-half inch, especially just east of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Locations along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains and the immediately adjacent foothills of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Sleet accumulations may make roads treacherous. Travel may be quite hazardous in impacted areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Henderson; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Transylvania; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:11PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...A ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains will produce a southeasterly fetch of abundant Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic moisture starting Wednesday, peaking on Wednesday night, and slowly diminishing on Thursday. Very wet ground conditions, along with currently high stream levels, will heighten the risk of flooding across the region through the period. While some of the precipitation may fall as an icy mix, across portions of western North Carolina, especially Wednesday night, enough rain could fall to produce some flooding there as well. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In North Carolina, Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Cabarrus, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Iredell, Lincoln, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rowan, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Union, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Spartanburg, Union, and York. * from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening * A deep low pressure system over the plains will bring abundant Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico moisture to the southeast Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the period, with the bulk of the heavy rain falling on Wednesday night. * This heavy rainfall will impact locations that received 2 to 4 inches of rain on Monday. The ground remains saturated and stream levels across the region are running quite high. This could lead to more widespread flooding along rivers and streams than observed with the Monday system.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Cabarrus; Caldwell Mountains; Catawba; Cleveland; Davie; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Gaston; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Iredell; Lincoln; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mecklenburg; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rowan; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Union; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:11PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...A ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains will produce a southeasterly fetch of abundant Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic moisture starting Wednesday, peaking on Wednesday night, and slowly diminishing on Thursday. Very wet ground conditions, along with currently high stream levels, will heighten the risk of flooding across the region through the period. While some of the precipitation may fall as an icy mix, across portions of western North Carolina, especially Wednesday night, enough rain could fall to produce some flooding there as well. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In North Carolina, Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Cabarrus, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Iredell, Lincoln, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rowan, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Union, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Spartanburg, Union, and York. * from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening * A deep low pressure system over the plains will bring abundant Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico moisture to the southeast Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the period, with the bulk of the heavy rain falling on Wednesday night. * This heavy rainfall will impact locations that received 2 to 4 inches of rain on Monday. The ground remains saturated and stream levels across the region are running quite high. This could lead to more widespread flooding along rivers and streams than observed with the Monday system.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Cabarrus; Caldwell Mountains; Catawba; Cleveland; Davie; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Gaston; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Iredell; Lincoln; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mecklenburg; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rowan; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Union; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 3:25PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...ACCUMULATING ICE AND SLEET POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains states will send abundant moisture into the region atop a wedge of surface-based cold air Wednesday night. This setup will be favorable for not only heavy precipitation, but also the development of freezing rain and sleet - especially over the central and northern Blue Ridge mountains and the adjacent foothills. Heavy accumulations of freezing rain and sleet could lead to power outages and hazardous travel conditions. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. The precipitation will be predominately freezing rain, but it may mix with rain and sleet at times. Total ice accumulations from freezing rain may reach one-quarter inch, with isolated pockets possibly approaching one-half inch of ice along the immediate eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains. Total sleet accumulations may range from one-tenth to one-half inch, especially just east of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Locations along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains and the immediately adjacent foothills of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Sleet accumulations may make roads treacherous. Travel may be quite hazardous in impacted areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Henderson; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Transylvania; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:11PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...A ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains will produce a southeasterly fetch of abundant Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic moisture starting Wednesday, peaking on Wednesday night, and slowly diminishing on Thursday. Very wet ground conditions, along with currently high stream levels, will heighten the risk of flooding across the region through the period. While some of the precipitation may fall as an icy mix, across portions of western North Carolina, especially Wednesday night, enough rain could fall to produce some flooding there as well. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In North Carolina, Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Cabarrus, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Iredell, Lincoln, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rowan, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Union, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Spartanburg, Union, and York. * from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening * A deep low pressure system over the plains will bring abundant Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico moisture to the southeast Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the period, with the bulk of the heavy rain falling on Wednesday night. * This heavy rainfall will impact locations that received 2 to 4 inches of rain on Monday. The ground remains saturated and stream levels across the region are running quite high. This could lead to more widespread flooding along rivers and streams than observed with the Monday system.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Cabarrus; Caldwell Mountains; Catawba; Cleveland; Davie; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Gaston; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Iredell; Lincoln; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mecklenburg; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rowan; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Union; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 9:26PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Another round of moderate to heavy rain may produce flooding... .Low pressure will move from the Gulf Coast States Wednesday evening to west of the southern Appalachians Thursday morning. A secondary low will form along the southeast coast during this time lifting north to the Delmarva by Thursday evening. Precipitation amounts of one and a quarter to 2 inches will be possible during this time. That combined with already saturated soils and elevated streams and river levels may lead to flooding. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. * From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening * 1 to 2 inches of rain on already saturated soils, and with some rivers still elevated, could lead to more flooding, Wednesday night through Thursday. * Streams and creeks, along with main stem rivers, may flood.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Caswell; Rockingham; Stokes; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 9:24PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Wintry mess expected Wednesday Night into Thursday... .Low pressure over the Gulf Coast will stay west of the Appalachians Wednesday night into Thursday, while another low forms off the coast of South Carolina. At the same time, cold high pressure will wedge southward into our area keeping temperatures at or below freezing at and near the surface. This will result in a threat of freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night into Thursday. ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one half of an inch possible. * WHERE...From the Blue Ridge foothills, Roanoke Valley, mountains of northwestern North Carolina westward to the Mountain Empire and Mercer County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Ashe; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 3:25PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...ACCUMULATING ICE AND SLEET POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains states will send abundant moisture into the region atop a wedge of surface-based cold air Wednesday night. This setup will be favorable for not only heavy precipitation, but also the development of freezing rain and sleet - especially over the central and northern Blue Ridge mountains and the adjacent foothills. Heavy accumulations of freezing rain and sleet could lead to power outages and hazardous travel conditions. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. The precipitation will be predominately freezing rain, but it may mix with rain and sleet at times. Total ice accumulations from freezing rain may reach one-quarter inch, with isolated pockets possibly approaching one-half inch of ice along the immediate eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains. Total sleet accumulations may range from one-tenth to one-half inch, especially just east of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Locations along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains and the immediately adjacent foothills of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Sleet accumulations may make roads treacherous. Travel may be quite hazardous in impacted areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Henderson; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Transylvania; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:11PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...A ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains will produce a southeasterly fetch of abundant Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic moisture starting Wednesday, peaking on Wednesday night, and slowly diminishing on Thursday. Very wet ground conditions, along with currently high stream levels, will heighten the risk of flooding across the region through the period. While some of the precipitation may fall as an icy mix, across portions of western North Carolina, especially Wednesday night, enough rain could fall to produce some flooding there as well. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In North Carolina, Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Cabarrus, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Iredell, Lincoln, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rowan, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Union, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Spartanburg, Union, and York. * from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening * A deep low pressure system over the plains will bring abundant Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico moisture to the southeast Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the period, with the bulk of the heavy rain falling on Wednesday night. * This heavy rainfall will impact locations that received 2 to 4 inches of rain on Monday. The ground remains saturated and stream levels across the region are running quite high. This could lead to more widespread flooding along rivers and streams than observed with the Monday system.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Cabarrus; Caldwell Mountains; Catawba; Cleveland; Davie; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Gaston; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Iredell; Lincoln; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mecklenburg; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rowan; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Union; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 3:25PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...ACCUMULATING ICE AND SLEET POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains states will send abundant moisture into the region atop a wedge of surface-based cold air Wednesday night. This setup will be favorable for not only heavy precipitation, but also the development of freezing rain and sleet - especially over the central and northern Blue Ridge mountains and the adjacent foothills. Heavy accumulations of freezing rain and sleet could lead to power outages and hazardous travel conditions. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. The precipitation will be predominately freezing rain, but it may mix with rain and sleet at times. Total ice accumulations from freezing rain may reach one-quarter inch, with isolated pockets possibly approaching one-half inch of ice along the immediate eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains. Total sleet accumulations may range from one-tenth to one-half inch, especially just east of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Locations along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains and the immediately adjacent foothills of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Sleet accumulations may make roads treacherous. Travel may be quite hazardous in impacted areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Henderson; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Transylvania; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:11PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...A ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains will produce a southeasterly fetch of abundant Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic moisture starting Wednesday, peaking on Wednesday night, and slowly diminishing on Thursday. Very wet ground conditions, along with currently high stream levels, will heighten the risk of flooding across the region through the period. While some of the precipitation may fall as an icy mix, across portions of western North Carolina, especially Wednesday night, enough rain could fall to produce some flooding there as well. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In North Carolina, Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Cabarrus, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Iredell, Lincoln, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rowan, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Union, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Spartanburg, Union, and York. * from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening * A deep low pressure system over the plains will bring abundant Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico moisture to the southeast Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the period, with the bulk of the heavy rain falling on Wednesday night. * This heavy rainfall will impact locations that received 2 to 4 inches of rain on Monday. The ground remains saturated and stream levels across the region are running quite high. This could lead to more widespread flooding along rivers and streams than observed with the Monday system.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Cabarrus; Caldwell Mountains; Catawba; Cleveland; Davie; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Gaston; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Iredell; Lincoln; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mecklenburg; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rowan; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Union; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 9:26PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Another round of moderate to heavy rain may produce flooding... .Low pressure will move from the Gulf Coast States Wednesday evening to west of the southern Appalachians Thursday morning. A secondary low will form along the southeast coast during this time lifting north to the Delmarva by Thursday evening. Precipitation amounts of one and a quarter to 2 inches will be possible during this time. That combined with already saturated soils and elevated streams and river levels may lead to flooding. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. * From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening * 1 to 2 inches of rain on already saturated soils, and with some rivers still elevated, could lead to more flooding, Wednesday night through Thursday. * Streams and creeks, along with main stem rivers, may flood.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Caswell; Rockingham; Stokes; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 9:24PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Wintry mess expected Wednesday Night into Thursday... .Low pressure over the Gulf Coast will stay west of the Appalachians Wednesday night into Thursday, while another low forms off the coast of South Carolina. At the same time, cold high pressure will wedge southward into our area keeping temperatures at or below freezing at and near the surface. This will result in a threat of freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night into Thursday. ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one half of an inch possible. * WHERE...From the Blue Ridge foothills, Roanoke Valley, mountains of northwestern North Carolina westward to the Mountain Empire and Mercer County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Ashe; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 3:25PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...ACCUMULATING ICE AND SLEET POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains states will send abundant moisture into the region atop a wedge of surface-based cold air Wednesday night. This setup will be favorable for not only heavy precipitation, but also the development of freezing rain and sleet - especially over the central and northern Blue Ridge mountains and the adjacent foothills. Heavy accumulations of freezing rain and sleet could lead to power outages and hazardous travel conditions. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. The precipitation will be predominately freezing rain, but it may mix with rain and sleet at times. Total ice accumulations from freezing rain may reach one-quarter inch, with isolated pockets possibly approaching one-half inch of ice along the immediate eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains. Total sleet accumulations may range from one-tenth to one-half inch, especially just east of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Locations along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains and the immediately adjacent foothills of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Sleet accumulations may make roads treacherous. Travel may be quite hazardous in impacted areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Henderson; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Transylvania; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:11PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...A ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains will produce a southeasterly fetch of abundant Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic moisture starting Wednesday, peaking on Wednesday night, and slowly diminishing on Thursday. Very wet ground conditions, along with currently high stream levels, will heighten the risk of flooding across the region through the period. While some of the precipitation may fall as an icy mix, across portions of western North Carolina, especially Wednesday night, enough rain could fall to produce some flooding there as well. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In North Carolina, Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Cabarrus, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Iredell, Lincoln, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rowan, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Union, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Spartanburg, Union, and York. * from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening * A deep low pressure system over the plains will bring abundant Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico moisture to the southeast Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the period, with the bulk of the heavy rain falling on Wednesday night. * This heavy rainfall will impact locations that received 2 to 4 inches of rain on Monday. The ground remains saturated and stream levels across the region are running quite high. This could lead to more widespread flooding along rivers and streams than observed with the Monday system.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Cabarrus; Caldwell Mountains; Catawba; Cleveland; Davie; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Gaston; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Iredell; Lincoln; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mecklenburg; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rowan; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Union; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 3:25PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...ACCUMULATING ICE AND SLEET POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains states will send abundant moisture into the region atop a wedge of surface-based cold air Wednesday night. This setup will be favorable for not only heavy precipitation, but also the development of freezing rain and sleet - especially over the central and northern Blue Ridge mountains and the adjacent foothills. Heavy accumulations of freezing rain and sleet could lead to power outages and hazardous travel conditions. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. The precipitation will be predominately freezing rain, but it may mix with rain and sleet at times. Total ice accumulations from freezing rain may reach one-quarter inch, with isolated pockets possibly approaching one-half inch of ice along the immediate eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains. Total sleet accumulations may range from one-tenth to one-half inch, especially just east of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Locations along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains and the immediately adjacent foothills of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Sleet accumulations may make roads treacherous. Travel may be quite hazardous in impacted areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Henderson; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Transylvania; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:11PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...A ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains will produce a southeasterly fetch of abundant Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic moisture starting Wednesday, peaking on Wednesday night, and slowly diminishing on Thursday. Very wet ground conditions, along with currently high stream levels, will heighten the risk of flooding across the region through the period. While some of the precipitation may fall as an icy mix, across portions of western North Carolina, especially Wednesday night, enough rain could fall to produce some flooding there as well. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In North Carolina, Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Cabarrus, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Iredell, Lincoln, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rowan, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Union, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Spartanburg, Union, and York. * from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening * A deep low pressure system over the plains will bring abundant Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico moisture to the southeast Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the period, with the bulk of the heavy rain falling on Wednesday night. * This heavy rainfall will impact locations that received 2 to 4 inches of rain on Monday. The ground remains saturated and stream levels across the region are running quite high. This could lead to more widespread flooding along rivers and streams than observed with the Monday system.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Cabarrus; Caldwell Mountains; Catawba; Cleveland; Davie; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Gaston; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Iredell; Lincoln; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mecklenburg; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rowan; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Union; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 9:26PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Another round of moderate to heavy rain may produce flooding... .Low pressure will move from the Gulf Coast States Wednesday evening to west of the southern Appalachians Thursday morning. A secondary low will form along the southeast coast during this time lifting north to the Delmarva by Thursday evening. Precipitation amounts of one and a quarter to 2 inches will be possible during this time. That combined with already saturated soils and elevated streams and river levels may lead to flooding. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. * From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening * 1 to 2 inches of rain on already saturated soils, and with some rivers still elevated, could lead to more flooding, Wednesday night through Thursday. * Streams and creeks, along with main stem rivers, may flood.

Counties Affected:
Carroll; Floyd; Franklin; Grayson; Patrick

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 9:24PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Wintry mess expected Wednesday Night into Thursday... .Low pressure over the Gulf Coast will stay west of the Appalachians Wednesday night into Thursday, while another low forms off the coast of South Carolina. At the same time, cold high pressure will wedge southward into our area keeping temperatures at or below freezing at and near the surface. This will result in a threat of freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night into Thursday. ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one half of an inch possible. * WHERE...From the Blue Ridge foothills, Roanoke Valley, mountains of northwestern North Carolina westward to the Mountain Empire and Mercer County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Counties Affected:
Bland; Carroll; Floyd; Franklin; Giles; Grayson; Montgomery; Patrick; Pulaski; Roanoke; Smyth; Tazewell; Wythe

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 9:26PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Another round of moderate to heavy rain may produce flooding... .Low pressure will move from the Gulf Coast States Wednesday evening to west of the southern Appalachians Thursday morning. A secondary low will form along the southeast coast during this time lifting north to the Delmarva by Thursday evening. Precipitation amounts of one and a quarter to 2 inches will be possible during this time. That combined with already saturated soils and elevated streams and river levels may lead to flooding. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. * From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening * 1 to 2 inches of rain on already saturated soils, and with some rivers still elevated, could lead to more flooding, Wednesday night through Thursday. * Streams and creeks, along with main stem rivers, may flood.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Caswell; Rockingham; Stokes; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 9:24PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Wintry mess expected Wednesday Night into Thursday... .Low pressure over the Gulf Coast will stay west of the Appalachians Wednesday night into Thursday, while another low forms off the coast of South Carolina. At the same time, cold high pressure will wedge southward into our area keeping temperatures at or below freezing at and near the surface. This will result in a threat of freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night into Thursday. ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one half of an inch possible. * WHERE...From the Blue Ridge foothills, Roanoke Valley, mountains of northwestern North Carolina westward to the Mountain Empire and Mercer County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Ashe; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 3:25PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...ACCUMULATING ICE AND SLEET POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains states will send abundant moisture into the region atop a wedge of surface-based cold air Wednesday night. This setup will be favorable for not only heavy precipitation, but also the development of freezing rain and sleet - especially over the central and northern Blue Ridge mountains and the adjacent foothills. Heavy accumulations of freezing rain and sleet could lead to power outages and hazardous travel conditions. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. The precipitation will be predominately freezing rain, but it may mix with rain and sleet at times. Total ice accumulations from freezing rain may reach one-quarter inch, with isolated pockets possibly approaching one-half inch of ice along the immediate eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains. Total sleet accumulations may range from one-tenth to one-half inch, especially just east of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Locations along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains and the immediately adjacent foothills of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Sleet accumulations may make roads treacherous. Travel may be quite hazardous in impacted areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Henderson; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Transylvania; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:11PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...A ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains will produce a southeasterly fetch of abundant Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic moisture starting Wednesday, peaking on Wednesday night, and slowly diminishing on Thursday. Very wet ground conditions, along with currently high stream levels, will heighten the risk of flooding across the region through the period. While some of the precipitation may fall as an icy mix, across portions of western North Carolina, especially Wednesday night, enough rain could fall to produce some flooding there as well. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In North Carolina, Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Cabarrus, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Iredell, Lincoln, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rowan, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Union, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Spartanburg, Union, and York. * from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening * A deep low pressure system over the plains will bring abundant Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico moisture to the southeast Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the period, with the bulk of the heavy rain falling on Wednesday night. * This heavy rainfall will impact locations that received 2 to 4 inches of rain on Monday. The ground remains saturated and stream levels across the region are running quite high. This could lead to more widespread flooding along rivers and streams than observed with the Monday system.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Cabarrus; Caldwell Mountains; Catawba; Cleveland; Davie; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Gaston; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Iredell; Lincoln; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mecklenburg; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rowan; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Union; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 3:25PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...ACCUMULATING ICE AND SLEET POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains states will send abundant moisture into the region atop a wedge of surface-based cold air Wednesday night. This setup will be favorable for not only heavy precipitation, but also the development of freezing rain and sleet - especially over the central and northern Blue Ridge mountains and the adjacent foothills. Heavy accumulations of freezing rain and sleet could lead to power outages and hazardous travel conditions. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. The precipitation will be predominately freezing rain, but it may mix with rain and sleet at times. Total ice accumulations from freezing rain may reach one-quarter inch, with isolated pockets possibly approaching one-half inch of ice along the immediate eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains. Total sleet accumulations may range from one-tenth to one-half inch, especially just east of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Locations along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains and the immediately adjacent foothills of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Sleet accumulations may make roads treacherous. Travel may be quite hazardous in impacted areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on Thursday.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Henderson; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Transylvania; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:11PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...A ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A deep low pressure system moving east from the plains will produce a southeasterly fetch of abundant Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic moisture starting Wednesday, peaking on Wednesday night, and slowly diminishing on Thursday. Very wet ground conditions, along with currently high stream levels, will heighten the risk of flooding across the region through the period. While some of the precipitation may fall as an icy mix, across portions of western North Carolina, especially Wednesday night, enough rain could fall to produce some flooding there as well. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In North Carolina, Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Cabarrus, Caldwell Mountains, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Gaston, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Iredell, Lincoln, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rowan, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Union, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Spartanburg, Union, and York. * from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening * A deep low pressure system over the plains will bring abundant Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico moisture to the southeast Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the period, with the bulk of the heavy rain falling on Wednesday night. * This heavy rainfall will impact locations that received 2 to 4 inches of rain on Monday. The ground remains saturated and stream levels across the region are running quite high. This could lead to more widespread flooding along rivers and streams than observed with the Monday system.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Cabarrus; Caldwell Mountains; Catawba; Cleveland; Davie; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Gaston; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Iredell; Lincoln; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mecklenburg; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rowan; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Union; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 9:24PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Wintry mess expected Wednesday Night into Thursday... .Low pressure over the Gulf Coast will stay west of the Appalachians Wednesday night into Thursday, while another low forms off the coast of South Carolina. At the same time, cold high pressure will wedge southward into our area keeping temperatures at or below freezing at and near the surface. This will result in a threat of freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night into Thursday. ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one half of an inch possible. * WHERE...From the Blue Ridge foothills, Roanoke Valley, mountains of northwestern North Carolina westward to the Mountain Empire and Mercer County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Counties Affected:
Bland; Carroll; Floyd; Franklin; Giles; Grayson; Montgomery; Patrick; Pulaski; Roanoke; Smyth; Tazewell; Wythe

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 9:26PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Another round of moderate to heavy rain may produce flooding... .Low pressure will move from the Gulf Coast States Wednesday evening to west of the southern Appalachians Thursday morning. A secondary low will form along the southeast coast during this time lifting north to the Delmarva by Thursday evening. Precipitation amounts of one and a quarter to 2 inches will be possible during this time. That combined with already saturated soils and elevated streams and river levels may lead to flooding. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. * From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening * 1 to 2 inches of rain on already saturated soils, and with some rivers still elevated, could lead to more flooding, Wednesday night through Thursday. * Streams and creeks, along with main stem rivers, may flood.

Counties Affected:
Carroll; Floyd; Franklin; Grayson; Patrick

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 9:24PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Wintry mess expected Wednesday Night into Thursday... .Low pressure over the Gulf Coast will stay west of the Appalachians Wednesday night into Thursday, while another low forms off the coast of South Carolina. At the same time, cold high pressure will wedge southward into our area keeping temperatures at or below freezing at and near the surface. This will result in a threat of freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night into Thursday. ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one half of an inch possible. * WHERE...From the Blue Ridge foothills, Roanoke Valley, mountains of northwestern North Carolina westward to the Mountain Empire and Mercer County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

Counties Affected:
Bland; Carroll; Floyd; Franklin; Giles; Grayson; Montgomery; Patrick; Pulaski; Roanoke; Smyth; Tazewell; Wythe

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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