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Storm Zeta to impact local weather, heavy rain possible Thursday

Last Updated on February 13, 2022 8:45 am

Update Wednesday October 28 – A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Avery County.

A High Wind Watch is in effect for Watauga County

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Watauga County

Wednesday video update from Brad Panovich/NBC Charlotte.


The remnants of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Zeta will impact the weather across the High Country for the later part of the workweek. Heavy rain and possibly strong winds will be the story for Thursday.

A slight chance of rain, 30%, is forecast for Wednesday increasing to 70% for Wednesday night before most of Zeta's impacts are felt. Rainfall forecast amounts are in the two to three-inch range, with the peaks of the Blue Ridge getting more, according to the National Weather Service.

Stay tuned for further updates from WataugaOnline.com on Wednesday.

Tuesday video update from Brad Panovich/NBC Charlotte.

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