Because of the low water levels, several swim beaches and recreation areas will not open as originally planned for the holiday weekend.

Officials said W. Kerr Scott Lake in Wilkesboro is below the normal pool elevation of 1,030 feet due to below-normal precipitation throughout the spring.

Pay a virtual visit to Kerr Lake with this live camera view. This video does not have sound. Pay a virtual visit to Kerr Lake with this live camera view. This video does not have sound.