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Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
Thursday January 29th, 2026 :: 12:51 p.m. EST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 07:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible over the higher mountain peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Cherokee and Clay Counties. In Tennessee, East Polk County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... CLAY ... EAST POLK

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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