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County issues State of Emergency, 8 p.m. curfew Thursday evening
NEWLAND — Avery County Commissioners issued an extended State of Emergency, as well as implemented a curfew effective at 8 p.m. this evening. "Avery County Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency for Avery County effective immediately," the bulletin stated. "The following restrictions will now be in place: Evacuation: During this event, any evacuations orders could be mandatory. ...
Video: Funnel cloud forms in Blowing Rock as region braces for Helene
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Hurricane Helene's impact is already being felt as of Wednesday in the North Carolina mountains. The storm hasn't even made landfall yet - that's expected to happen Thursday along Florida's panhandle - but its outer bands helped to form a funnel cloud in the town of Blowing Rock.
As conditions in mountains worsen, App State cancels some family weekend activities
App State moves classes to remote, cancels activities as rain pours down. After a tornado warning the sent students to hide in closets Wednesday night and with heavy rain continuing to fall, Appalachian State University on Thursday canceled some of the events planned for the upcoming family weekend. "It's odd...
WATCH: Drifting boat ripped below bridge as Roan Mountain floods
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — A pontoon boat floating on floodwaters was torn to pieces in Roan Mountain on Friday. News Channel 11’s crew in Roan Mountain captured video of the boat as it floated toward the bridge along Main Street in the town. The boat struck the bridge and was then pulled underneath. Crews […]
Numerous roads closed across Ashe County
ASHE COUNTY — As rain continues to fall and wind speeds start to increase, more roads across Ashe County are either currently closed due to flooding or trees across the road. As of 10:15 p.m., the following roads in Ashe County are closed or impassable: Brown Road (SR-1104) near Jefferson, both directions New River Bridge...
Roan Mountain Fire Department to issue warning siren in event of flood
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent With more than 5 inches of rain already reported by residents in and around the area, the Roan Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is advising residents of a warning signal that will be sent out in the event of a major flood. Carter County 911 posted on its Facebook page early […] The post Roan Mountain Fire Department to issue warning siren in event of flood appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office urges people to stay off roads, shelter open in Mountain City
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is asking the community to stay off the roads, and a shelter has been opened for those in need. “As daylight has been breaking, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office along with Johnson County EMA are assessing damage that has occurred through the night as well […]
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