Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 3 at 9:59PM EST until January 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 6:59pm
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains,
Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Rutherford Mountains, and
Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of strong winds and cold
temperatures will result in wind chill values of 0 to -7 in
elevations above 3500 feet Saturday morning.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found
at www.weather.gov/gsp.
Area Description:
Avery; Yancey; Mitchell; Buncombe; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Burke Mountains; McDowell Mountains; Rutherford Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC