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The SC Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert statewide due to weather conditions that increase the risk of wildfires. You are strongly urged to avoid any outdoor burning at this time.

Heads up, I-77 corridor and Charlotte metro! A line of severe thunderstorms is headed your way over the next several hours. Damaging winds and a couple embedded tornadoes will be the main threat. #ncwx #scwx

Thunderstorm warning until 10 am for York County.

With risk of today’s thunderstorms, York County is under a tornado watch until 1 pm today.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 3/12/2026 until 10:00 AM EDT for York County. inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1250…

York County offices and facilities will RE-OPEN on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. PLEASE NOTE: It is possible not all York County Collection & Recycling Centers will be open on Monday. Please check back on Monday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. for a list of centers that will open at 11 a.m.

Snow in York County has made for hazardous road conditions. We urge residents to stay off the roads, if they can. As a reminder, you can view a list of current road closures in our county, here: loom.ly/9PPJ0Mc

Due to the upcoming winter storm all York County facilities will be CLOSED for public safety on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, and Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. This affects: • County Collection & Recycling Centers, York County Landfill and all other government facilities.

2/2: While the exact amount of snowfall we will receive is unknown, we do know driving conditions will be hazardous. This weekend, enjoy the snow but stay off the roads! This helps our road crews and emergency responders do their job and keep our communities safe.

Thread 1/2: York County continues to monitor the latest winter system heading our way and will make a decision regarding our weekend operations no later than 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2026.

We will also be consulting with South Carolina Emergency Management Division as we prepare for potential impacts. We encourage residents to make their own plans NOW for more winter weather & to prepare for the possibility of road closures or travel delays through the weekend.

WINTER STORM WATCH! York County, and York County Office of Emergency Management are monitoring the forecast from US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC for the weekend.

4/4: As always, the safety of our staff and community is our top priority. A special thank you is owed to our essential staff, whose dedication and sacrifice during this storm is commendable.

3/4: The following facilities will re-open as part of this announcement: -County Collection & Recycling Centers and York County Landfill -York County’s Courts & Moss Justice Center -Tax Collection and Assessor Offices -All other YC Government Facilities, Parks and Buildings

Thread Tweet 1/4: York County has remained in regular communication with our Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service Greenville/Spartanburg Office.

Temperatures are expected to dip again this evening. Here are helpful tips from the South Carolina Emergency Management to protect your pipes.

Important update: Shelter operations at the York Recreation Center will close at 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26.

2/2: Another band of winter weather, with the potential of sleet, ice, snow and dangerous road conditions is expected late this afternoon. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT YOU AVOID OR DELAY TRAVEL BEGINNING THIS AFTERNOON UNLESS NECESSARY.

1/2: York County continues to monitor the winter storm system with our priority being the safety of our citizens and staff. Due to the potential of dangerous winter weather, all York County Offices and Facilities will BE CLOSED on MONDAY, JAN. 26, 2026.