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Clay County, NC
Wednesday March 26th, 2025 :: 10:33 a.m. EDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Wednesday

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

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening.

* WIND..Sustained winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in higher elevations and gusts up to 20 mph in foothills.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum RH values in the 20 to 30 percent range this afternoon and evening. Lowest values expected in the foothills.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... CLAY ... 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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