Allow plenty of extra travel time in and around Boone today and this weekend. This will quite possibly be the most congested traffic volume since the COVID-19 outbreak began - combination of returning ASU students, tourist related travel and “normal” High Country traffic. ... See more

‪Condensation funnel in Valle Crucis on Thursday. Video: Alex Fish ‬

A condensation funnel caught on camera looking out from Turkey Ridge Road off George's Gap. Video 2. Video: Doug Winebarger

A condensation funnel caught on camera looking out from Turkey Ridge Road off George's Gap. Video 1. Video: Doug Winebarger

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

Flood Advisory for…
Southern Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina…
Central Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina…
Northwestern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina…
Until 830 PM EDT. https://wataugaonline.com/areal-flood-advisory-for-watauga-county-nc-ashe-county-nc-wilkes-county-nc-until-830pm-thursday-aug-6-2020/ ... See more

Ashe NC-Watauga NC-Wilkes NC-531 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2020 The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Flood Advisory for…Southern Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina…Central Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina…Northwestern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina.... ... See more

From NWS - Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina...

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
331 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2020

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina...

* Until 945 PM EDT Thursday.

* At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jefferson and Wagoner. ... See more

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
302 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2020

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Alleghany County in northwestern North Carolina...
Northeastern Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina...
South central Grayson County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 302 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Jefferson,
moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Jefferson...
West Jefferson...
Lansing...
Mouth Of Wilson...
Bridle Creek...
Stratford...
and Grassy Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds, as well as
deadly cloud to ground lightning. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter. ... See more

If you are in the Valle Crucis area make sure there’s no garbage around your home they can get into.

Just a heads up 🙂 . There is a bear making rounds in Valle Crucis. Woke up to paw prints on my truck ! Im off of broadstone closer to the ham shop . A friend of ours saw it a couple weeks ago in the driveway so they must be hanging out . ... See more

This is a sneak peak in to our 911 communications center. When you dial 911 during an emergency, these are the ladies and gentlemen that will take your call. They are the very first encounter with the general public on any type of emergency including Fire, Police, and EMS. Our 911 center operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Join us in thanking our telecommunicators for their hard work each and every day! ... See more