Active Weather Alerts
Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:46 PM Oct. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Northeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small culvert washout or two is possible * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 734 PM EDT, Light to moderate showers are moving from south to north across the upper Broad/Rocky Broad River watershed, including over Lake Lure. Storm-total rainfall of the 3-4 inches have fallen over the past 12 hours. The rainfall has accumulated steadily, allowing soils to slowly saturate and runoff to slowly increase, resulting in steady rises in the small streams feeding the Broad/Rocky Broad River. However, streams are approaching bankfull conditions, and the streamgauge on the Rocky Broad River near Bat Cave has just exceeded the Action/Advisory Stage of 6 feet. High flows along the Rocky Broad River into Chimney Rock will result in water approaching US 64/74 (Main St) near Dogwood RV Park. Isolated out-of-bank conditions are likely to develop over the next 1-2 hours. - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop over the next few hours and the threat will persist through the early morning hours on Sunday. These showers and storms will be very efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils are saturated and streams are swollen. Therefore, additional heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause previous areas of flooding to redevelop. As a result, Flash Flood Warnings may be issued tonight. Caution is advised near any stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately if heavy rain develops. Please have a plan in place should flash flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. Please heed all evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Town of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, and Bat Cave. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 9:24 PM Oct. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT ABOVE 3500 FEET UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT BELOW 3500 FEET UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning at elevations above 3500 feet, southeast winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory in effect below 3500 feet, southeast winds 5 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Most of the mountains of western North Carolina, from Graham and Macon counties northeast to Mitchell County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated power outages in lower elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:24 PM Oct. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT ABOVE 3500 FEET UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT BELOW 3500 FEET UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning at elevations above 3500 feet, southeast winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory in effect below 3500 feet, southeast winds 5 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Most of the mountains of western North Carolina, from Graham and Macon counties northeast to Mitchell County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated power outages in lower elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 8:02 PM Oct. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Northeast Georgia, the following counties: Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North Carolina, the following counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Mitchell, Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In Upstate South Carolina, the following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg, and Oconee. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As Isaias weakens and moves northward into the lower Ohio Valley, periods of rain will continue. While rainfall rates may decrease in some areas this evening, short bursts of heavy rain are possible through tonight. By Sunday morning, total accumulations of generally 5 to 8 inches are expected along the southeast-facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, with 2 to 5 inches elsewhere in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides, especially fast-moving debris flows and debris slides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm and follow evacuation orders from local officials. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during the heavy rainfall event. &&
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 3:30 PM Oct. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...French Broad River near at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Action/Advisory Stage. The French Broad River has exceeded bankfull at the gauge site. Isolated farmland flooding is beginning across the French Broad River Valley from Etowah downstream to Avery Creek upstream of the gauge site. * At 11.5 feet, Action Stage Flooding continues. Butler Bridge Rd. is inundated with up to 6 inches of floodwaters from the French Broad River, forcing road closure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 3.8 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. A crest closer to 12 feet is possible. A reasonable worst-case crest above Minor Flood Stage below 15 feet cannot be ruled out. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Local Radar