Cherokee National Forest
Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
Our staff on the Appalachian Ranger District, in cooperation with partners and volunteers, have made great progress clearing debris and repairing damage from Hurricane Helene on the Pisgah National Forest.
Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions
Fire restrictions are now in effect for the Roan Mountain area of Appalachian Ranger District due to heightened fire danger caused by Hurricane Helene. The fire restriction is in effect on all National Forest System land from Hughes Gap to Doll Flats on the
Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert
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.
Paint Rock Closure
Effective through May 1, 2035, certain National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area, located on the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest and the Unaka Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest, will be closed to protect cultural resources.
Grandfather Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
The following recreation sites and trails remain closed:McDowell County:
Appalachian Trail Detour- Iron Mountain Gap
The Iron Mountain Gap detour is now in place to route hikers around the final remaining 6 miles of closed section of the Appalachian Trail from about a mile south of the destroyed Cherry Gap Shelter to about a mile north of Iron Mountain Gap (approx. NOBO mile 360.6 to 365.9).
Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure
The fishing pier at Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area on the Uwharrie National Forest is closed till further notice due to storm damage. The Day Use area remains open and the three smaller accessible fishing platforms are available for public use.
Pisgah Camping Limitations
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.
Max Patch Restrictions
Restrictions on camping, fires, animals, aircraft and bicycles in Max Patch area.
Red Flag Warning issued December 30 at 1:16AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EST this evening. * Affected Area... North and central Georgia * Timing... This afternoon into early evening. * Winds... NW at 10-15 mph; with gusts as high as 25 mph. * Relative Humidity... Falling below 25% by early afternoon. * Temperatures... 30s to 40s. * Impacts... With elevated winds and low relative humidities, extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible.
Red Flag Warning issued December 30 at 1:16AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area... North and central Georgia * Timing... This afternoon into early evening. * Winds... NW at 10-15 mph; with gusts as high as 25 mph. * Relative Humidity... Falling below 25% by early afternoon. * Temperatures... 30s to 40s. * Impacts... With elevated winds and low relative humidities, extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 1:06AM EST until December 30 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:06AM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below zero, and 15 below zero at the highest peaks. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 1:06AM EST until December 30 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below zero, and 15 below zero at the highest peaks. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From Recreation.gov
The Donley Cabin will remain closed until further notice due to health and safety concerns due to the missing bridge.
High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia, Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia, Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From Recreation.gov
The McNabb Creek Group Camp is closed until further notice due to a lack of a toilet pumping contract.
Scioto Shooting Range Safety Closure December 30
Forest Service staff plan to conduct hazard tree mitigation at the Scioto Shooting Range on December 30. The range will be closed on December 30 while crews address hazardous trees at the site. Shooting will not be allowed at Scioto Shooting Range on December 30.
Little Sylco Project closes portion of FS 221
The US Forest Service plans to disrupt access to portions of FS 221 beginning Nov. 10 south of Parksville Lake while permanent water crossing repairs are completed to improve access across the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County.
Little Milligan Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Planned
Temporary closure for Little Milligan Boat Ramp Recreation Area is planned to start in the fall of 2025 for visitor health and safety during logging operations. A specific start date for the closure is to be determined.
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