Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 1 at 2:33AM EST until January 1 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 31, 2024 - 11:33pm
Expires:
January 1, 2025 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina including the northern
Blue Ridge and the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Avery; Yancey; Mitchell; Buncombe; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Burke Mountains; McDowell Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Polk Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC