Last Updated on March 31, 2023 12:59 pm
NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-010015-/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.230401T0400Z-230402T1000Z//O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0003.230401T1200Z-230402T0800Z/Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss,Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine,Poplar, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, and Old Fort1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023
…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EDTSUNDAY…
* WHAT…West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE…Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, BurkeMountains and McDowell Mountains Counties.
* WHEN…From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will bedifficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and aroundtrees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels ofyour home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution ifyou must drive.
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