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NWS Flood Watch (Mitchell County)
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Flood Watch issued April 22 at 4:20AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg
...HEAVY RAINFALL LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS PARTS OF THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A low pressure system approaching from the west will be accompanied by abundant moisture. Strong southeasterly winds ahead of the system will wring out very heavy rainfall across the eastern slopes of the southern Appalachians and the adjacent foothills starting tonight and possibly lingering through Monday night. The duration of moderate to heavy rainfall may produce flooding along streams, creeks, and main stem rivers within the Watch area. Longer duration flooding along main stem rivers could linger into mid-week. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Anderson, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, and Spartanburg. * from late tonight through Tuesday morning * Abundant moisture ahead of a low pressure system slowly approaching from the west will yield heavy rainfall across the eastern slopes of the southern Appalachians and adjacent foothill areas tonight through at least Monday night. Rainfall totals of 3 to 4 inches are expected in many of these locations, with localized 4 to 6 inch amounts in the most upslope preferred areas of the eastern slopes of the mountains. * Flooding may develop along streams, creeks, and main stem rivers, especially through the day on Monday. Flooding is most likely along the upper reaches of the French Broad River and associated tributaries. This Flood Watch may need to be expanded into adjacent piedmont areas if rainfall numbers are adjusted up any further. Additionally, flooding from the heavy rainfall could linger into Tuesday or beyond, especially along any main stem rivers that flood.
Counties Affected:
Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Northern Jackson; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Yancey
Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Flood Watch issued April 22 at 4:20AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg
...HEAVY RAINFALL LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT MAY PRODUCE FLOODING ACROSS PARTS OF THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .A low pressure system approaching from the west will be accompanied by abundant moisture. Strong southeasterly winds ahead of the system will wring out very heavy rainfall across the eastern slopes of the southern Appalachians and the adjacent foothills starting tonight and possibly lingering through Monday night. The duration of moderate to heavy rainfall may produce flooding along streams, creeks, and main stem rivers within the Watch area. Longer duration flooding along main stem rivers could linger into mid-week. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, and Yancey. In upstate South Carolina, Anderson, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, and Spartanburg. * from late tonight through Tuesday morning * Abundant moisture ahead of a low pressure system slowly approaching from the west will yield heavy rainfall across the eastern slopes of the southern Appalachians and adjacent foothill areas tonight through at least Monday night. Rainfall totals of 3 to 4 inches are expected in many of these locations, with localized 4 to 6 inch amounts in the most upslope preferred areas of the eastern slopes of the mountains. * Flooding may develop along streams, creeks, and main stem rivers, especially through the day on Monday. Flooding is most likely along the upper reaches of the French Broad River and associated tributaries. This Flood Watch may need to be expanded into adjacent piedmont areas if rainfall numbers are adjusted up any further. Additionally, flooding from the heavy rainfall could linger into Tuesday or beyond, especially along any main stem rivers that flood.
Counties Affected:
Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Henderson; Macon; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Northern Jackson; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Yancey
Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Third Annual CowBelle Classic
CowBelle Classic is a women's specific, non competitive bicycle ride offering 4 different routes. Aid Stations and SAG support is provided with lunch following the ride.
The Boone Area Cyclists Club is the sponsoring host for the event.
Tom Moore Memorial 5k Run/Walk
The Tom Moore Memorial 5k Run/Walk will be April 28, 2018, at Clawson-Burnley Park, Boone Greenway Trail. Early Registration is $20.00, while late registration is $25.00. All proceeds will go to Huntington's Disease.
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On Saturday, April 28, students from Appalachian State University's Recreation Management and Exercise Science students in collaboration with Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff, and Huntington's Disease Society of America, will host the inaugural Tom Moore Memorial 5K Walk/Run (13th annual) This year, the annual event will take place at 9 a.m., at Clawson-Burnley Mayors Park: Boone Greenway Trail. Onsite registration is 8-8:45 a.m. the morning of the event; log on to www.hdsa.or/thwboone, for online registration. All proceeds, from the 5K run/walk, go towards Huntington’s disease researching treatments and aiding in the search for a cure. Early registration fee (on, or before Wednesday, April 25) is $20; late registration fee is $25. A long-sleeve T-shirt is available to participants on a first come, first served basis. Participants’ finishing times will be available upon completion of the 5K. In addition, refreshments are available for all to enjoy; all registered participants are eligible to win a door prize, from a local venue; however, door prize winners must be present to receive the prize. Huntington's disease is a hereditary, degenerative condition that breaks down the nerve cells in the brain. This disease slowly takes away a patient's ability to remember, think, walk, and function normally. To date researchers have developed treatments, which lessen the effects of certain symptoms, but continue to seek a cure. Tom Moore, a previous director of Resort Area Ministry (RAM), received diagnosis, from his physician, February 2001, and succumbed to the disease January 13, of this year. A hereditary condition, Tom’s father and brother also suffered from the debilitating condition. Tom’s mission was to educate the community about Huntington’s disease. His wife, Jennifer, was by his side throughout the entire process. The Moore Family connected with Appalachian State University’s recreation management program 13 years ago. Within this timeframe, the Tom Moore 5K has grown to be a successful educational, social, and fundraising event. Families from Watauga, Wilkes, Ashe, Surry, and Mecklenburg are a part of the 5K run/walk. Through the commitment of these counties and families, Huntington's Disease Society of America, in partnership with Appalachian's recreation management program, has contributed over $50,000 for research and has made a significant impact on the lives of patients with Huntington's Disease. For more information, or to register for this year's event, go to www.hdsa.org/thwboone.
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On Saturday, April 28, students from Appalachian State University's Recreation Management and Exercise Science students in collaboration with Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff, and Huntington's Disease Society of America, will host the inaugural Tom Moore Memorial 5K Walk/Run (13th annual) This year, the annual event will take place at 9 a.m., at Clawson-Burnley Mayors Park: Boone Greenway Trail. Onsite registration is 8-8:45 a.m. the morning of the event; log on to www.hdsa.or/thwboone, for online registration. All proceeds, from the 5K run/walk, go towards Huntington’s disease researching treatments and aiding in the search for a cure. Early registration fee (on, or before Wednesday, April 25) is $20; late registration fee is $25. A long-sleeve T-shirt is available to participants on a first come, first served basis. Participants’ finishing times will be available upon completion of the 5K. In addition, refreshments are available for all to enjoy; all registered participants are eligible to win a door prize, from a local venue; however, door prize winners must be present to receive the prize. Huntington's disease is a hereditary, degenerative condition that breaks down the nerve cells in the brain. This disease slowly takes away a patient's ability to remember, think, walk, and function normally. To date researchers have developed treatments, which lessen the effects of certain symptoms, but continue to seek a cure. Tom Moore, a previous director of Resort Area Ministry (RAM), received diagnosis, from his physician, February 2001, and succumbed to the disease January 13, of this year. A hereditary condition, Tom’s father and brother also suffered from the debilitating condition. Tom’s mission was to educate the community about Huntington’s disease. His wife, Jennifer, was by his side throughout the entire process. The Moore Family connected with Appalachian State University’s recreation management program 13 years ago. Within this timeframe, the Tom Moore 5K has grown to be a successful educational, social, and fundraising event. Families from Watauga, Wilkes, Ashe, Surry, and Mecklenburg are a part of the 5K run/walk. Through the commitment of these counties and families, Huntington's Disease Society of America, in partnership with Appalachian's recreation management program, has contributed over $50,000 for research and has made a significant impact on the lives of patients with Huntington's Disease. For more information, or to register for this year's event, go to www.hdsa.org/thwboone.
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