Clay County NC 911

06/01/2026

Keep an eye on the weather later this afternoon. Strong to Severe storms are possible in the Clay County area later today.

05/24/2026

Showers and thunderstorms will move north into the area this afternoon through late tonight. Heavy rains, with rainfall of 1 to 3 inches per hour at times, will accompany these showers and storms and could lead to isolated flash flooding. The areas of most concern would be along and west of the Interstate 75 corridor, but heavy rains will be possible area wide.

05/22/2026

***Road Closure Alert Beginning May 26, 2026***

Beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026, through June 5, 2026. Old Hwy 64 West will be closed daily from 8:00am-5:00pm.

The road will be closed from 5834 Old Hwy 64 West to the intersection of Beach Cove Rd.

To access Old Hwy 64 West past the road closure, take Carter Cove Rd to Beach Cove Rd or Settawig Rd.

If any further information is received, the information will be passed along.

05/22/2026

Stay alert to the weather this afternoon for an increased chance of strong to severe thunderstorms in the Clay County area and surrounding counties.

A marginal risk for severe storms for much of the forecast area this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds the primary threat.

04/27/2026

This is the official statement from the NC Forest Service concerning the burn ban.

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

04/27/2026

The Statewide and the Clay County burn bans are still in effect, even with the recent rainfall this past weekend. If you see smoke, call 911 and report it immediately.

**Remember 911 is for emergencies only!

Please do not call 911 unless you have an emergency! For information concerning the burn bans, call the NC Forest Service Office or the Clay County Fire Marshall's Office.

04/27/2026

Stay alert to the weather Monday night through Wednesday morning for the possibility of severe weather moving through the Clay County area. Be prepared and ensure you have the necessary supplies available, flashlights, food, and water in the event of power outages. Check local television, radio, and social media outlets for updates to the weather forecast for the Clay County area.

04/23/2026

04/19/2026

***The statewide burn ban is still in effect until further notice***

FIRE WEATHER WATCH ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026

Please see the following weather statement issued by the National Weather Service in Morristown, TN for the Clay County effective Monday, April 20 from 12 noon until 8:00PM.
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA... a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Due to the ongoing drought and a lack of appreciable rainfall, critical fire weather conditions are met at relative humidity values of 30% or less. The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

* TIMING...Noon to 8pm Monday

* WIND...Northwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph are possible along the mountain peaks.

* HUMIDITY...25 to 30 percent.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... CLAY

Instructions:

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.