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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1038 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

NCZ033-051215-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-241205T2100Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Banner Elk, Ingalls, and Newland
1038 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling
debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during
the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution
if you must drive.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ048-051-052-059-051215-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-241205T2100Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Northern Jackson-
Including the cities of Faust
1038 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY ABOVE
3500 FEET...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph above 3500
  feet.

* WHERE...The higher elevations of Haywood, Madison, Northern
  Jackson, and Swain Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NCZ049-050-053-501-503-505-507-051215-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-241205T2100Z/
Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-
McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-
Including the cities of Candler, Busick, Asheville, Poplar, Sugar
Hill, Black Mountain, Woodlawn, Chimney Rock State Park, Jonas
Ridge, Ashford, Celo, Swiss, Micaville, Ramseytown, Spruce Pine,
Burnsville, Old Fort, and Patterson
1038 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, McDowell
  Mountains, Mitchell, Rutherford Mountains, and Yancey Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

JPT