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The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a wind advisory, which is in effect from 4 p.m. this afternoon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
All classes and academic obligations are canceled at Appalachian State University on Monday, Sept. 17, and Tuesday, Sept. 18.
Listen to High Country Radio News from September 14th, 2018.
High Country Radio will provide on-air updates as Hurricane Florence makes its way to the area and during the storm.
Read more: High Country Radio To Provide Hurricane Updates On Multiple Frequencies
The forecast for rain and wind from Hurricane Florence has shifted slightly in the High Country.
On Friday September 14, 2018, the entire 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway and all associated facilities, with the exception of the Pisgah Inn and Peaks of Otter Lodge, will be closed at 8 p.m. in anticipation of high winds and heavy rains due to the remnants of Hurricane Florence.
Read more: Entire Blue Ridge Parkway To Close Ahead Of Florence
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has staff in all 100 counties in the state ready with equipment for possible clearing efforts needed for Hurricane Florence.
Read more: NCDOT Local Division Prepares For Hurricane Florence
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a flash flood watch from Saturday morning through Monday evening.
Read more: Local Flash Flood Watch Issued Saturday Through Monday
On Sunday, August 5th, at approximately 3 p.m., a deceased male was found in the section of the Southfork of the New River that runs alongside of Brookshire Park.
The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office strongly advised residents of the Wilson Creek community to evacuate today in a Facebook post
Read more: Caldwell Sheriff's Office Advises Wilson Creek Evacuation
Hurricane Florence now has potential to bring five to 10 inches of rain to the High Country. Some isolated areas could get more.
Read more: Florence Brings Potential Heavy Rain Sunday Into Next Week