Hazardous Weather Forecast Including Flash Flood Warning 11-10-22

The National Weather Service has issued the following forecast for Rutherford Mountains and surrounding area.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

DAY ONE: Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory.

Use caution near rivers and streams.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN: Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory.

Nicole will bring heavy rainfall and gusty winds tonight into Friday night. The highest rainfall amounts look to fall along the Blue Ridge Escarpment and could range from 3 to 4.5 inches. The rest of the area could see rainfall amounts from 1 to 3 inches. Locally higher rainfall amounts will be possible. This could lead to the potential for isolated flash flooding, especially along the Blue Ridge Escarpment and in urban areas.

Stay safe and call 9-1-1 for all emergencies.