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Ashe County weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Ashe County, North Carolina right now. The most recent was a Freeze Warning that ended Oct 18, 9:00 AM.
36 in the last 30 days 51 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Flood Advisory Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Ashe County
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Ashe County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze Warning | Oct 18, 8:57 AM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 18, 12:04 AM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 17, 1:15 PM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 17, 5:41 AM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 17, 1:17 AM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Freeze Watch | Oct 16, 1:38 PM | Oct 18, 9:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 16, 4:21 AM | Oct 16, 8:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 11, 5:51 PM | Oct 11, 6:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 11, 4:51 PM | Oct 11, 6:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 11, 3:54 PM | Oct 11, 4:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 11, 2:52 PM | Oct 11, 5:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 11, 12:53 PM | Oct 11, 4:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 11, 12:47 PM | Oct 11, 3:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 11, 10:45 AM | Oct 11, 1:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 11, 9:50 AM | Oct 11, 4:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Warning | Oct 11, 8:34 AM | Oct 11, 10:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 11, 7:54 AM | Oct 11, 11:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Warning | Oct 11, 7:47 AM | Oct 11, 10:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Watch | Oct 11, 6:44 AM | Oct 11, 8:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Warning | Oct 11, 5:49 AM | Oct 11, 8:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 11, 5:18 AM | Oct 11, 11:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Watch | Oct 11, 12:40 AM | Oct 11, 8:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 11, 12:37 AM | Oct 11, 11:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Warning | Oct 11, 12:06 AM | Oct 11, 6:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Oct 10, 9:39 PM | Oct 11, 3:30 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Watch | Oct 10, 1:30 PM | Oct 11, 8:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 10, 1:27 PM | Oct 11, 11:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Watch | Oct 10, 1:24 AM | Oct 11, 8:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 10, 1:24 AM | Oct 11, 11:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Watch | Oct 9, 1:43 PM | Oct 11, 8:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 9, 11:20 AM | Oct 11, 11:00 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 30, 6:34 AM | Sep 30, 9:45 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Sep 23, 12:11 AM | Sep 23, 12:15 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Sep 22, 9:57 PM | Sep 23, 12:15 AM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Sep 22, 8:39 PM | Sep 22, 10:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
| Flood Advisory | Sep 22, 7:01 PM | Sep 22, 10:00 PM | Blacksburg VA |
Pattern
What Ashe County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Ashe County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Sub-freezing temperatures are imminent. Protect tender plants and outdoor plumbing.
Sub-freezing temperatures are possible. Be ready to protect plants and pipes.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.
Flooding of rivers, streams or low-lying areas is occurring or expected. Avoid flooded roads and monitor river levels.
Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.
Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.
Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.
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Questions
About Ashe County alerts
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Where do these alerts come from?
From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Ashe County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
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Yes. /weather-alerts/nc/ashe-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Ashe County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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