WataugaCommCenter

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[NWS Blacksburg @NWSBlacksburg]

There is some patchy dense fog across the area this morning. The visibility may be reduced to less than a half a mile at times especially in the mountain valleys. If traveling before 8AM (June 6), please be prepared for sudden changes in the visibility.

[WataugaOnline @WataugaOnline]

Very heavy rainfall rates and multiple rounds of storms may produce flash flooding this afternoon and evening. https://t.co/cLrZLQkj6C Flash Flood Watch including Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

Flash Flood watch issued for noon today through the evening for much of our area. Refer to Emergencey Servises and National Weather Service for updates.

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

There is a pretty good backup of morning traffic on highway 421 North coming up Boone mountain you may want to plan accordingly.

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

@WataugaOnline The way it looked when we moved here summer of 69. Started Watauga High 1970.

[WataugaOnline @WataugaOnline]

…FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR BOONE…BLOWING ROCK…AHO…Rutherford…AND ADJACENT PORTIONS OF WATAUGA COUNTY… https://t.co/t4c7QS4egJ

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

Use caution on these roads, heavy rain fall is causing ponding in the rutted parts of some roads. Driving in these areas can trigger hydroplaning. Pleas do not drive in flooded areas, turn around - don't drown.

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

Rain is producing some localized flooding. Boone Fire is rolling to water entering a house 1500 block Bamboo Rd. Be careful out there.

[Boone NC Police Dept @boonepolice]

Today has brought an increase in calls to our communications center, asking for information about the stay at home order. Please instead refer to the Governor's FAQ document: https://t.co/4A4dr8lyfh

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

Cont'd...If you receive a call from a person representing themselves as a employee of our office please hang up on them and report this action to our office. The person is also using various different phone numbers with a 828 area code number.

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

SCAM Alert !!!
We have had a few folks call into our County Communications Center today stating that they are receiving a phone call from a Deputy Walker or Lt. Walker from the Watauga County Sheriff's Office.
We DO NOT have a Lt. Walker or a Deputy Walker that works for us.

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

Looked like snowing styrofoam in western parts earlier. Temp below 30 in Zionville area.

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

Deerfield Rd is back open. Thanks to #boonefire for clearing that struck vehicle.

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

Boone Fire is going to close Deerfield Rd for a bit near Pine Valley to get a tractor trailer moving again. Should be only briefly as they get him untangled.

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

Watauga schools look to be on 2 hr delay tomorrow. Pay attention as that can change quickly, especially since cold front passing through near midnight.

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

Be careful out there, we are seeing moderate flooding and increased water levels in creeks and rivers. Remember, turn around - don't drown.

[Watauga County Schools @WataugaSchools]

UPDATE: WCS will operate on a two-hour delay. Buses will run Limited Routes A. #WeAreWatauga

[WataugaOnline @WataugaOnline]

Getting reports of snow on Beech Mtn, sleet in Sugar Grove, light snow across in the stateline in Trade TN.

[WataugaCommCenter @WataugaCommCent]

Tractor-Trailer jack knifed on 105S near Smoketree Lodge. Units responding...be aware.

[NWS Blacksburg @NWSBlacksburg]

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia until 1 AM EST