Severe Weather Prompts Road Closures and Flood Warnings Across Multiple States

Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for multiple counties in North Carolina as heavy rain continues, causing flooding along various roads and prompting the closure of some schools. Governor Cooper has issued a state of emergency ahead of the heavy rain and wind, with flood watches and high wind warnings in place. Power outages have affected over 1,600 customers in Buncombe County, and gusty conditions are expected to persist through the afternoon. Drier air will move in later in the day, with the possibility of mountain flurries overnight.