Severe Weather Threat Followed by Arctic Blast: What WNC Needs to Know

Western North Carolina is bracing for a weather event starting Sunday afternoon that the National Weather Service is forecasting will bring both rain and high winds. A dynamic storm system will bring a risk of severe thunderstorms followed by a dramatic "flash freeze" that could drop temperatures by nearly 50°F in less than 24 hours.Phase 1: Sunday Afternoon & Evening (Marginal Risk)According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a Level 1 (Marginal Risk) is in place for