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Clay County, NC
Sunday March 27th, 2022 :: 03:12 a.m. EDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Sunday

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* TIMING...Noon today through 8 PM this evening.

* WIND...Sustained winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph at times.

* HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent or lower this afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... CLAY ... COCKE SMOKY MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHEAST GREENE ... UNICOI ... BLOUNT SMOKY MOUNTAINS ... SEVIER SMOKY MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHEAST MONROE ... EAST POLK

Instructions:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or are expected to occur shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Address/Location
Clay County, NC
345 Courthouse Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-389-1361

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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:
Red Flag Warning

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