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Clay County, NC
Sunday November 19th, 2023 :: 03:04 p.m. EST

Alert

Fire Weather Watch until 07:00AM Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday morning.

* TIMING...8 AM EST Monday through 8 AM EST Tuesday.

* WIND...South to southeast winds gusting between 25 and 40 mph on Monday, then gusts increasing to between 40 and 60 mph Monday night. Up to 70 mph gusts possible in some locations.

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

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

Instructions:

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

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:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Fire Weather Watch

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