Red Flag Warning until 07:00AM Tuesday 
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 7 AM EST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* TIMING...Noon EST Monday through 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* WIND...South to southeast winds across the higher elevations and foothills will increase to between 25 and 50 mph Monday afternoon, then gusts will increase to between 40 and 70 mph Monday night. Up to 80 mph gusts will be 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 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