As we wait for the storm to totally clear today, get ready for much colder temps. Tonight lower 40s, gusts up to 25 mph, increasing up to 40 mph after midnight.

Friday mid 40s and windy.

Friday Night lower 30s and windy.

Saturday upper 40s.

Saturday Night And Sunday upper 30s and mid 50s.

Sunday Night And Monday mid 20s, highs in the upper 30s. Wind chill values as low as 10 above. ... See more

Traffic Alert Thursday Oct 29 9:51 am - high water near the Moose Lodge causing travel issues. Avoid that area if possible. https://wataugaonline.com/traffic-alerts/

Traffic Alert Wednesday Oct 28 12:21 pm – Wreck – area of 105 at Enterprise Rental Car. Expect delays in that area. Traffic Alert Saturday Oct 17 5:42am – Wilson’s Ridge Road is currently blocked by a tractor trailer stuck in the curve near Ravens Ridge Circle. Avoid the area this morning an... ... See more

Flash Flood Warning for Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany – Oct 29, 2020 https://wataugaonline.com/flash-flood-warning-for-watauga-ashe-alleghany-oct-29-2020/

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTEDFlash Flood WarningNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA834 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for…Western Alleghany NC County in northwestern North Carolina…Ashe County in northwestern North Ca... ... See more

47 Blue Ridge Energy members without power currently in Watauga, 63 in Ashe & 298 in Caldwell as of 8:03am.

5:43 am Thursday Oct 29, 2020 - No major reported problems at this hour. Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect with heavy rain and high winds moving in later this morning. If you must travel use caution for possible down trees and debris. ... See more

Traffic Alert for Thursday morning Oct 29, 2020

Lots of leaf debris on the roads making them slick from Lenoir to Boone. Standing water. Heavy fog going down the mountain as well.
Take caution. Leave earlier if need be. Stay safe everyone!

10:42pm Wed Oct 28 - If you have a report or question regarding possible flooding overnight please leave it here. A new status will be posted in the morning as needed. Tropical Storm Warning is in effect. ... See more