Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 6 at 7:39PM EST until January 7 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 4:39pm
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts
up to 60 mph are possible at the highest peaks.
* WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains,
Henderson, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Rutherford
Mountains, and Yancey Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The very gusty winds will combine with colder
temperatures to produce wind chill values of 0 to -10 late tonight
in elevations above 3500 feet.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Avery; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Buncombe; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Burke Mountains; McDowell Mountains; Rutherford Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC