You guys seem to know a lot about Asheville. We are scheduled to arrive there Wednesday and stay through Sunday. Do you think there is a significant risk being there if this storm hits as they say it will?
...Right now, the forecast track would take it into the SE Coast some time on Thursday.
Once it makes landfall, the storm is expected to slow dramatically, and move to the north and west.
This kind of track would put significant rain and wind to the east of Western North Carolina, into the Piedmont.
Impacts will vary greatly from the Southern and Western Blue Ridge, to the Eastern Blue Ridge and Foothills.
Expect more wind and rain east of I-26 with this scenario.
The exact track and intensity is still uncertain, so subtle changes could make a big difference...
Stay out of the floodplain for the French Broad River. Make sure your accommodations are on high ground. Also, coming in and out, there will likely be risk of landslides and rock slides. Pay heed when you see the signs, they’re there for a reason. You do these things, should be fine.