9:38 AM
— 8:30 PM
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected,
especially in the higher elevations.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and
southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This set up is likely to produce high winds
along the eastern TN mountains and foothills. Lower terrain will
likely see lesser impacts.
9:10 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the
following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including
the following areas, Bledsoe, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion,
Meigs, Rhea, Sequatchie and West Polk.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Remnants of Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring moderate to
heavy rainfall to the area this morning through early Sunday.
Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with locally heavier amounts
possible. The potential for repeated rounds of moderate to heavy
rain will support the potential of flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
2:38 AM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning in high elevations above 3500
feet, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. For the Wind Advisory in lower elevations below 3500
feet, southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines
especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are
expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated
power outages in lower elevations.
9:38 AM
— 8:30 PM
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized gusts up to 50 mph possible.
2:38 AM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning in high elevations above 3500
feet, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected. For the Wind Advisory in lower elevations below 3500
feet, southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines
especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are
expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated
power outages in lower elevations.
Cherokee National Forest
Specific Camping prohibitions1. Camping for more than 14 days in developed and dispersed areas. Camping in anylocation is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper andparty must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning foranother stay. If…
Cherokee National Forest
An access interruption is now scheduled to begin on Spring Creek Rd (NFSR 27) with Phase 1 construction work beginning September 22, 2026. This will be a two-phase closure. During Phase 1, the Spring Creek Shooting Range will be accessible from Route 315 Tellico-Reliance Rd. During Phase 2, start…
Cherokee National Forest
An access interrupted is now scheduled on the Little Gassaway Road (NFSR 45) during road construction and culvert replacement beginning Sept 28. Access to Thunder Rock Campground remains open. A temporary gate will be installed just after Thunder Rock Campground.
Cherokee National Forest
Significant flood occurred in the Citico Creek watershed, Tellico Ranger District. Large potions of road is washed out and the route is currently closed from Indian Boundary to approximately Camp 11. The road is impassable and access is currently closed to motorized vehicles. NFSR 35-1 Citico…
Cherokee National Forest
Forest Service begins phased construction to Peavine Sheeds Road, FS 221, south of Parksville Lake in the Ocoee Ranger District. Phase 1 will disrupt access beginning July 16 from 35.0072,-84.6889 to 34.9889, -84.6339 as depicted in the graphic. Major repairs will address storm damage. Marked…
Cherokee National Forest
The Cherokee National Forest has enacted emergency closures to Hurricane Gap Road (NFSR 31) Closed on Rollins Chapel Road side from Mile Post 1.116 to Mile Post 1.665Dick Creek Road (NFSR 307)In addition HWY 395 is now closed blocking Unaka Mnt. access from Indian Gap.
Cherokee National Forest
Recent weather caused significant damage to key routes on the Unaka Ranger District causing two campgrounds to close. Paint Creek and Horse Creek campgrounds were closed. Horse Creek is now reopened.
Cherokee National Forest
Warden Field on the Tellico Ranger District is now limited to day use only. It is unlawful to enter or remain at Citico Campsite #14 (Warden Field) during the night period from 10p.m. to 6a.m. of every day during the time period of the 12th of May, 2026 through the 8th of September, 2026.
Cherokee National Forest
Little Milligan Boat Launch is scheduled to reopen June 27 for the 2026 boating season. A safety closure disrupted access while loggers salvaged downed timber from Hurricane Helene. Downed timber from Hurricane Helene poses an ever- increasing wildfire risk. Thank you for your patience.
Cherokee National Forest
Possession or operating a vessel powered by an internal combustion engine of any size or propelled by any other machinery rated greater than 5 horsepower is prohibited on McKamy Lake, Indian Boundary Lake, and Allen Branch Pond.
Cherokee National Forest
Going into or being upon or in the area of closure (this includes all forms ofpresence, including as a pedestrian or by any and all other means)
Cherokee National Forest
This Forest Order is associated with Wilderness Areas limitations concerning stay duration, group size limits, mechanized equipment, camping and camping equipment.
Cherokee National Forest
Limits to Donley Cabin exist to preserve small group opportunities in a remote setting. No overnight occupancy by more than 6 persons. No stays in the area except for 6 person limit authorized between sundown and sunrise. No discharge of firearm, air rifle, or gas gun within 500 feet of Donley…
Cherokee National Forest
Equestrian animals are prohibited from going into or being upon the critical habitat portion of Citico Creek for the protection of threatened and endanger species.
Nantahala National Forest
Out of an abundance of caution, the following sites on the Pisgah National Forest are closing in preparation for potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias: Pisgah Visitor CenterCradle of Forestry Heritage Site and Discovery CenterBlack Mountain Campground (including NFSR 472 South Toe Road from the…
Nantahala National Forest
The Siddie Fields Day Use Area on the Croatan National Forest closed this week as we kick off a wide-ranging project to repair storm damage on sites along the Neuse River, improve access and infrastructure, and strengthen resiliency to withstand future hazardous weather events.Members of the public…
Nantahala National Forest
Bradley Creek Trail (TR351) and a section of Yellow Gap Road ( FS Road 1206) near milepost 6.7 from Highway 276, are temporarily closed to all traffic, including hikers, bicyclists and equestrians.Crews are repairing damage from a landslide that occurred during a previous weather event and was…
Nantahala National Forest
The Old Fort Picnic Area will be closed starting today through the weekend for paving. The area will reopen for parking Monday, August 31. The parking lot, which was damaged during Hurricane Helene, is being repaved as part of a larger project to restore and improve the picnic area. Due to the…
Nantahala National Forest
Due to an increase in bear activity in the dispersed camping area at Commissary Ridge on the Pisgah National Forest near Mt. Mitchell State Park the camping area will be temporarily closed. This measure is to help provide visitor safety and minimize bear encounters.
Nantahala National Forest
Beginning Friday, August 7, 2026, the current Croatan Ranger District Office building will permanently close as North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) begins its US 70 widening project. Until construction of the new Croatan Ranger District is complete, visitor services will operate…
Nantahala National Forest
Due to Hurricane Florence the following areas will remain closed on the Croatan National Forest: The Neusiok Trail from Pinecliff Recreation Area Trailhead to Pinecliff Equestrian Trail Detour Fishers Landing Recreation Area Pinecliff Recreation Area Siddie Fields Neuse River Recreation Sites…
Nantahala National Forest
The Appalachian Ranger District Office will be operating under intermittent in-person business hours due to facility repairs. It is recommended to call the office before visiting. Email and the phone lines are monitored during building closure.
Nantahala National Forest
The Pisgah Ranger District on Pisgah National Forest is conducting stream improvements for fish passage due to Helene storm damage on Forest Service Road #225B. Improvements include removing culverts to create a natural bottom ford. For public safety the road is temporarily closed to all traffic,…
Mcnabb Creek Group
A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.
Nantahala National Forest
The Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest has partnered with The Pisgah Conservancy and the Blue Ridge Parkway on a project to create the Upper Falls Connector Trail— a new 0.9-mile trail originating at the John Rock Overlook parking area to access Graveyard Fields. Graveyard…
Nantahala National Forest
For the protection of public health and following tropical storm Helene, the following acts are prohibited in the Shope Creek area on the Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest:Going into or being in the described closure area. (Prohibition under 36 CFR § 261.53(e))Use by…
Nantahala National Forest
Connely Creek Road (NFSR 86) on the Nantahala Ranger District will be closed until October 2026 for road improvements. The closure will extend from the intersection of Cowee Bald Road (NFSR 70) to the intersection of Barkers Creek (NFSR 7062). Access to Cowee Bald will only be available from Macon…
Nantahala National Forest
Hurricane Helene left a significant amount of woody debris across much of Western North Carolina, leaving higher-than-usual levels of fuels on the ground. This creates a heightened risk of wildfire. The public can help mitigate this risk by collecting downed wood to warm their homes during the…
Nantahala National Forest
For the protection of public health and safety regarding Interstate 40 reconstruction and associated traffic control near Buzzard Roost, the following acts are prohibited in the Buzzard Roost area:Entry into the closure area. (Prohibited under 36 CFR § 261.53(e))Use of roads within the…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on and within the Roan Mountain area as shown on the attached map, which is part of this Order:Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. (Prohibition per 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a))Fire restrictions apply to all National Forest…
Nantahala National Forest
For the protection of public health and safety following Tropical Storm Helene, the following acts are prohibited in the Ray Mine Area on the Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest:Going into or being in the described closure area. Prohibited under…
Nantahala National Forest
Please use caution as you travel in and around the Forest. We have a lot of heavy equipment and repair crews in the area working on roads damaged during Hurricane Helene. Up to 2,000 tons of gravel are being placed EVERY DAY on our Forest Service roads through the summer and fall. That's around 60…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area:Entering or being upon the specified closure area — This includes all forms of presence, whether traveling by foot, vehicle, or any other means.This Order is issued to protect the cultural and natural…
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited within 1000 feet of a road open to public vehicle travel on the Pisgah Ranger District in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.Camping is prohibited in any area not designated as a campsite depicted on the attached map. This…
Nantahala National Forest
Camping is not permitted within 1,000 feet of a road open to public vehicle traffic On the Pisgah Ranger District. Camping is only allowed in areas depicted as a campsite on this map. Other areas on the map would be within 1,000 feet of a roadway on the Pisgah Ranger District, and therefore not…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts or omission is prohibited within the Elk Falls Recreation Area as depicted on attached map in Avery County, North Carolina on the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest.Camping, unless specifically posted as being authorized. 36 CFR 261.58(¢) Possessing a beverage…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the following areas on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest:Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law. 36 CFR 261.58(BB). This order is for the following areas of the Grandfather Ranger…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited for the protection of public health or safety on the Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest: Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law. 36 CFR 261.58 (bb) Closure Areas Sycamore Flats Day Use Horsepasture…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Finger Lake Area on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest:Possessing a beverage, which is defined as an alcholic beverage by State law. 36 CFR 261.58(bb) Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. 36 CFR 261.58(1)
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited within the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River Corridor. This order applies to that portion of the Chattooga: National Wild and Scenic River Corridor within the Nantahala National Forest. Entering or being on the waters within the boundaries of the Chattooga…
Nantahala National Forest
Alcohol is prohibited in the following areas on Uwharrie National Forest:Arrow Head CampgroundBadin Lake CampgroundBadin Lake Group CampCanebrake Horse CampBadin Horse CampOverflow Horse CampUwharrie Hunt CampFlintlock Valley Shooting RangeKings Mountain Point Day Use SiteRobbins Branch Wilderness…
Nantahala National Forest
Alcohol is prohibited within the Fishers Landing Recreation Area, specifically 1,500 feet from the shoreline of the Neuse River
Nantahala National Forest
The following restrictions apply to shooting ranges on the National Forests in North Carolina listed below: Atoah Shooting Range Moss Knob Shooting Range Dirty John Shooting Range Panther Top Shooting Range Possessing a beverage that is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law within…
Nantahala National Forest
The following orders apply to the Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests in North Carolina. This order applies to all motorcycles being driven off of designated roads and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). For the purpose of this order, ATVs are defined as having a seat to be straddled…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Whitewater Falls Recreation Area, Jackson County, Nantahala National Forest. Camping or establishing a campsite within the Whitewater Falls Recreation Area, the Foothills Trail, Whitewater River Corridor from NC Hwy 281 to the South Carolina State Line as…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Whiteside Recreation Area Falls Recreation Area:Camping or establishing a campsite. Building and or maintaining a campfire.
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Balsam Lake Day Use Area, Jackson County, Nantahala National Forest. Camping within and around the Balsam Lake Day Use Area, the Tom nMalonee Fishing Trail and Wolf Creek Fishing Trail. Building and or maintaining a fire or campfire. Being in the area…
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited on the Nantahala River Launch Site on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. 36 CFR 261.52 (a)
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited in the Arrowood Glade Picnic Area, on the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest: Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State law.
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the Nantahala River within the boundaries of the Nantahala National Forest:For public health and safety it is prohibited to enter, ride or float the river without properly wearing a United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device 36 CFR…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the Upper Nantahala River Area on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest: Camping in posted and/or maintained wildlife fields. 36 CFR 261.58(c)
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory within the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campstove. 36 CFR 261.52(a) Camping. 36 CFR 261.58(c)
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the Wayah Bald Observation Area and the Wayah Bald Picnic Area on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest:Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campstove. 36 CFR 261.52(a) Camping. 36 CFR 261.58(c)
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited at the Wilson Lick Ranger Station on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest:Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or camp stove. 36 CFR 261.52(a) Camping. 36 CFR 261.58(e)
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Wayehutta ORV Parking Area, Jackson County, Nantahala National Forest. Camping or establishing a campsite within 500 feet of the Wayehutta ORV Parking Area. Building and or maintaining a campfire.Possession of an alcoholic beverage as defined by state…
Nantahala National Forest
Discharging a firearm within the Croatan National Forest is prohibited expect in the lawful taking of wildlife.
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited in the Linville Gorge Wilderness on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest:Camping October 3 In weekends and Federal Holidays during the period of May 1** through * without a permit. Remaining in the Linville Gorge Wilderness for more than…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Brown Mountain OHV (off Highway vehicle) area on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest, and further described on the attached map:Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law. 36 CFR 261.58(bb).
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the Wiseman View Recreation Area beginning at the Kistler Memorial Highway on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest, and further described on the attached map: Use of vehicles, non- motorized vehicles or wheeled conveyances (bicycles,…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on designated off-highway vehicle (QHV) trails in the Badin Lake Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Area from December 15 through March 31:Possession or use of a motorized vehicle. 36 CFR 261.53 {(b). Riding, hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse or other saddle or…
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest, at the following trail heads, along the boundary of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area and Further described on the attached map:Pine Gap Bynum Bluff Cabin Babel Tower Conley Cave Pinch…
Nantahala National Forest
It is prohibited to go into or be upon the listed areas for the protection of a threatened, endangered, rare, unique or vanishing species of plants in the following areas: Table Rock Mountain The Chimneys Woods Mountain
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the 2.2 mile section of Wilson Creek on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest: Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State Law. 36C 261.58(bb). Camping within 500 feet of Wilson Creek. 36 CFR…
Nantahala National Forest
Alcohol is restricted on the following locations on the Nantahala National Forest:Wayah Bald Tower and Picnic Area Fire’s Creek Picnic AreaBig Choga Dispersed Camping Sites Fire’s Creek Hunter’s Camp Dry Falls Recreational Area Jackrabbit Recreation Area Whiteside Mountain Recreation…
Nantahala National Forest
Metal detecting is only allowed on the sand area of certain designated locations:King's Mountain Point in Uwharrie National ForestLake Powhatan Recreation Area on the Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest Ray Mines on the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest Jackrabbit…
Nantahala National Forest
Emergency Requirement to Use Bear Resistant Canisters in: Graveyard Fields Vicinity Shining Rock Wilderness Black Balsam Vicinity Sam’s Knob/Flat Laurel Creek Vicinity All persons camping overnight must use bear-resistant canisters for the storage of all food, refuse, and toiletries in…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited on the Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests: Camping or maintaining a campsite in excess of 14 days within any 30 day time period, unless the campsite has been posted with different stay limits by the Forest Service. 36 CFR…
Nantahala National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in the areas described in this Order within the following National Forests: Chattahoochee, Nantahala, Pisgah, Cherokee, George Washington, and Jefferson.Staying more than 3 days within a 30-day period at any single Appalachian National Scenic Trail shelters within…
Nantahala National Forest
Flintrock Valley Shooting Range rules: It is prohibited to be in the Flintlock Valley Shooting Range Area when the gates on access road 576 are closed and when a Forest Service Range Safety Officer is not present. It is prohibited to be in the Safety Zone at any time, for any purpose. The Safety…
Nantahala National Forest
The following act is prohibited in the North Mills River Campground, roadside campsites 1-6 on Yellow Gap Road FDR 1206, roadside campsites 1-9 on Wash Creek Road FDR 5000 and roadside campsites 1-6 on Hendersonville Reservoir Road FDR 142 in the Pisgah National Forest as shown on the attached map…