Here’s a huge reason why it’s extremely difficult, if not impossible, to get news out and help into towns in western NC. Most of these areas are only accessible by air. It looks like US Route 19E in Burnsville is completely washed out. Other feeder routes like Cattail Creek Rd shown here simply don’t exist anymore. 🎥: Perry Vaile (@perryvaile | TikTok) | Meteorologist James Scott WCCB