by Allison Richmond | Sep 26, 2024 | Severe Weather, Updates
Heavy wind, rain, then snow Wednesday, September 25, 2024 As the projected impacts of Hurricane Helene become more certain, Haywood County is mobilizing all available resources to protect its residents, visitors, and resources. All available emergency personnel and...
by Allison Richmond | Jan 14, 2024 | Severe Weather
Extreme cold, snow Sunday, January 14, 2024Extreme cold moves into the region tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory is issued for Haywood County from 1 a.m. Monday through 7 a.m. Tuesday. Bitter wind chill values may range from zero to 10 degrees below zero, with high...
by Allison Richmond | Nov 20, 2023 | Wildfire Updates
HIGHLIGHTS: Weather conditions yesterday moderated fire behavior, giving crews the opportunity to work on primary and contingency dozer and handlines. Along the Appalachian Trail, hand line was completed from the communications site east to Brown Gap and continues...
by Allison Richmond | Nov 17, 2023 | Wildfire Updates
Daily update from NC Forest Service: Friday, November 17, 2023 Size: 382 acres | Containment 0% | Total personnel: 30 Information Phone Lines: (828) 330-5441 | Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | Email: 2023.blackbear@firenet.gov | Informational Websites:...
by Allison Richmond | Nov 16, 2023 | Wildfire Updates
Hiker Alert, Fire Danger: Large fire approaching Appalachian Trail. Hikers: DO NOT ENTER the area between I-40 and Brown Gap. Leave area. Seek safety now. There is no danger to interstate traffic along...
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