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Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
Sunday January 2nd, 2022 :: 03:53 p.m. EST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 10:00AM Monday

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with heavier amounts in the higher elevations.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, southwest Virginia and southwest North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... CLAY ... GRAINGER ... LOUDON ... KNOX ... MCMINN ... NORTHWEST MONROE ... EAST POLK ... LEE

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Address/Location
Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
59 Hiwassee St
Murphy, NC 28906

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-837-7352

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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