Jackson County News and Weather, 36 West Main Street (2024)

19/07/2023

**12.45am** This statement has been allowed to expire by the NWS.

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1216 AM EDT Wed Jul 19 2023
..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM EDT FOR NORTHEASTERN RABUN...SOUTHEASTERN MACON...SOUTHWESTERN TRANSYLVANIA...JACKSON AND NORTHEASTERN OCONEE COUNTIES...

At 1215 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sylva to 14 miles east of Franklin to 11 miles north of Walhalla, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include... Sylva, Cullowhee, Highlands, Balsam, Webster, Dillsboro, Cashiers, Lake Toxaway, Lake Glenville and Devils Fork State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.

15/07/2023

There is a report of, or series of accidents, on US-74 near Candlestick Lane in Jackson County.

Please use caution in this area for the next hour or so. This area usually sees multiple accidents during or shortly after downpours.

Published at 6.13pm on Saturday, July 15, 2023

13/07/2023

The highway patrol has reported a vehicle fire on us 74 eastbound near Dick's Creek road.

Please use caution in this area for the next hour or so.

Published at 321 p.m. on thursday, July 13th, 2023, and posted via voice to text.

08/07/2023

**11.30pm** This is a controlled burn, response cancelled.

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Cullowhee VFD and NC Forest Service are investigating a report of a possible loose brush fire on Mother Goose Lane (off Cullowhee Mountain Road).

If this is between where you are and where you want to be, please use caution while driving and be alert for emergency personnel near the roadway.

Published at 11.22pm on Friday, July 07, 2023

26/06/2023

**4.55am** UPdate, this is on US-74 eastbound just before Bradley Branch. It is blocking both eastbound lanes.

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There is a report of a tree down blocking the road near the intersection of US-74 and Grassy Branch Road. Qualla VFD is investigating.

Please use caution in the area.

Published at 4.49am on Monday, June 26, 2023

26/06/2023

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg SC
315 AM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023
..Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Jackson, Swain and Graham Counties through 345 AM EDT...

At 315 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles northwest of Waynesville to 7 miles north of Robbinsville. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Sylva, Bryson City, Robbinsville, Cherokee, Balsam, Webster, Dillsboro, Town Of Santeetlah, Smoky Mountains-Newfound Gap and Smoky Mountains-Fontana Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until these storms pass.

24/06/2023

There is a report of an accident (car over an embankment) near 3800 Tilley Creek Road. EMS, Rescue, and Cullowhee VFD are responding.

Please use caution if this is along your planned commute.

Published at 2.44pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023

24/06/2023

There is a report of an accident on US-74 (direction not specified) in front of Uncle Bill's flea market. EMS and Qualla VFD are responding.

Please use caution if this is along your planned commute.

Published at 2.42pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023

24/06/2023

There is a report of an accident on US-74 near Exit 83 in the westbound lane. EMS and Sylva VFD are responding.

Please use caution in the area for the next hour or so.

Published at 11.00pm on Friday, June 23, 2023

22/06/2023

There is a report of an accident near 900 Edgewater Road, a pickup has gone over an embankment). Harris EMS and Cullowhee VFD are responding.

Please use caution in the area for the next hour or so.

Published at 9.04pm on Wednesday, June 21, 2023

21/06/2023

There is a report of an accident with injury in front of O'Malley's on Asheville Highway. EMS and Sylva VFD are responding.

Please use caution and remember to slow down and pull over to the right to allow emergency personnel to pass.

Published at 10.33pm on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

21/06/2023

There is a report of a fully involved structure fire (barn) near 3600 Caney Fork Road. Harris EMS and Cullowhee VFD are responding. Sylva, Savannah, and Little Canada VFDs are responding to assist.

Please use caution and remember to slow down and pull over to the right to allow emergency personnel to pass.

Published at 10.09pm on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

19/06/2023

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Today

Waves of showers and embedded thunderstorms will cross the forecast area from southwest to northeast today. Some of these storms will be strong, producing gusty winds and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. A few will probably become severe, capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Additionally, localized flooding will be possible across most of the forecast area today through tonight, as many locations will be affected by multiple rounds of heavy rainfall. This should be restricted mainly to low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage.

Tuesday through Sunday.

Widespread showers and occasional thunderstorms will continue across the region Tuesday through Wednesday. Torrential downpours falling on increasingly saturated ground will steadily raise the threat of more widespread flooding. Showers and thunderstorms may continue at times on Thursday and Friday as well, possibly worsening any existing flooding problems and potentially creating new flooding. The persistent threat of heavy rainfall through the week may raise the threat of landslides as well for locations in and near the mountains.

Published at 2.22pm on Monday, June 19, 2023

19/06/2023

**4.38am** Command reports the fire is under control and has canceled mutual aid.

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There is a fully involved vehicle fire on Franklin Street next to a house. Sylva VFD is responding. Balsam, Cullowhee, and Savannah VFDs are assisting.

Please avoid the area.

Published at 4.33am on Monday June 19, 2023

16/06/2023

**4.25am** Response canceled. It was burned food in the kitchen. Photo added of a Bryson City VFD truck responding to the scene on the Explore Bryson City we**am at https://www.explorebrysoncity.com/plan-your-visit/bryson-city-smoky-mountain-we**ams/

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Qualla VFD has been requested to provide mutual aid at a structure fire on Main Street in Bryson City at the Stonebrook Lodge.

Published at 4.18am on Friday, June 16, 2023

15/06/2023

There is a report of an accident in the median near Exit 81 on US-74. Harris EMS, Rescue, and Sylva VFD are responding.

Please use caution in this area for the next hour or so.

Published at 3.59pm on Thursday, June 15, 2023

15/06/2023

Readers are reporting a tractor-trailer hung up in a curve near 1600 Skyland Drive.

Please be careful in this area until it gets unstuck.

Published at 12.50pm on Thursday, June 15, 2023

14/06/2023

Two medevac helicopters will be landing at Harris, one on the regular landing pad and another in the hospital parking.
MAMA-1 from Asheville and MAMA-2 from Franklin.

Please give emergency personnel room to deliver patients to the helicopters.

Published at 7.56pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

12/06/2023

**5.02pm** The NC Highway Patrol reports the truck is fully engulfed in flames and is shutting down the eastbound lanes of US-74.

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There is a report of a vehicle engine on fire (tractor-trailer) on US-74 Eastbound near mile marker 93. Balsam VFD is responding.

Published at 4.58pm on Monday, June 12, 2023

12/06/2023

**11.40am** Map added for clarity so motorists can have a clearer idea of where this is located.

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There is a report of an accident on US-74 near the Catamount Pump and Go and the bottom of Balsam Mountain. Harris EMS, Rescue, and Sylva VFD are responding.

Please use caution if this is along your scheduled commute.

Published at 11.32am on Monday, June 12, 2023

11/06/2023

There is a report of an accident on uS-74 near Smoky Cove Road. NC Highway Patrol is requesting fire and EMS. Harris EMS and Qualla VFD are responding.

Please use caution in the area for the next hour or so.

Published at 3.04pm on Sunday, June 11, 2023

11/06/2023

The funeral procession for Keith Parris is happening now. The route is from Balsam Missionary Baptist Church to the Upper Crawford Cemetery. Read more at https://www.facebook.com/Balsamvfd/posts/638495568311151

Please keep his family and fellow volunteers in your thoughts and prayers.

Published at 2.52pm on Sunday, June 11, 2023

11/06/2023

There is a report of a two-vehicle accident near US-74 and McCoy Road and Candlestick Lane. One or more lanes are blocked. Units from Sylva, Cullowhee, and Qualla VFDs are responding while members of Balsam VFD are out of service due to the passing of Keith Parris (see https://www.facebook.com/Balsamvfd/posts/638495568311151 for more on that.

Please use caution in this area for the next hour or so.

Published at 1.51pm on Sunday, June 11, 2023

11/06/2023

There is a car overturned in a ditch (no one is around it) on Shoal Creek Road near US-19A. Qualla VFD is responding.

Please use caution in the area for the next hor or two. Be on the lookout for emergency personnel near the roadway.

Published at 3.48am on Sunday, June 11, 2023

10/06/2023

Harris EMS, Rescue, and Sylva VFD are responding to perform a water rescue near Tunnel Mountain Road.

Please use caution in this area for the next hour or so.

Published at 1.06pm on Saturday, June 10, 2023

10/06/2023

There is a report of a possible accident near Caney Fork Road and Catnip Road. Harries EMS, Station Two Rescue, and Cullowhee VFD are responding.

Please use caution and be on the lookout for personnel near the roadway.

Published at 1.02pm on Saturday, June 10, 2023

10/06/2023

There is a report of a fully-involved structure in the area of 900 New Trillium Way between North Norton Road and Lake Glenville. Glenville-Cashiers VFD is responding. Cullowhee and Highlands VFDs will assist.

Please use caution in the area for the next couple of hours.

Published at 3.22am on Saturday, June 10, 2023

06/06/2023

**6.46pm** Operations have been terminated at this location.

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There is a report of a possible structure fire on Nighthawk Drive (off Cope Creek Road). Harris EMS and Sylva VFD are responding. Savannah, Cullowhee, and Balsam are assisting.

Please reroute around the area for the next couple of hours or so.

Published at 6.08pm on Tuesday, Juen 06, 2023

06/06/2023

A tractor-trailer has become stuck/disabled on US-441 near Victory Baptist Church. Savannah VFD is responding to assist with traffic control.

Please use caution in this area for the next hour or so.

Published at 5.18pm on June 06, 2023

06/06/2023

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1238 AM EDT Tue Jun 6 2023
..A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Jackson, northeastern Swain and northwestern Haywood Counties through 130 AM EDT...

At 1237 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Gatlinburg, or 6 miles northeast of Smoky Mountains-Newfound Gap, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include... Sylva, Cherokee, Maggie Valley, Dillsboro, Smoky Mountains-Newfound Gap, B.R. Parkway-Smoky Mountains To Balsam Gap, Smoky Mountains-Cataloochee, Smoky Mountains-Balsam Mountain, Smoky Mountains-Oconaluftee and Lake Junaluska.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Published at 12.43am on June 06, 2023

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