Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:59AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:59am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
Patchy dense fog has begun to develop across parts of the North
Carolina mountains and foothills, primarily in mountain valleys
and other sheltered areas. Visibility as low as 1/4 mile is
possible. Visibility may drop suddenly and over short distances.
Issues are expected to continue the remainder of tonight,
improving quickly once the sun rises.
If driving this morning, exercise caution. Increase your
following distance, slow down in foggy areas, and turn on your
low-beam headlights.
Area Description:
Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov