Last Updated on February 12, 2024 6:51 am
NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-121730-/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0002.240213T0900Z-240213T2000Z/Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowellMountains-Including the cities of Jonas Ridge, Celo, Newland, Poplar,Ingalls, Ramseytown, Patterson, Burnsville, Micaville, BannerElk, Busick, Swiss, Old Fort, Ashford, Woodlawn, Spruce Pine, andSugar Hill424 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM EST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mphexpected.
* WHERE…Avery, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, McDowellMountains, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties.
* WHEN…From 4 AM to 3 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow showers early Tuesday morning may resultin a light accumulation of an inch or two of snow in some spotsnear the Tennessee border, before the snow showers end in the latemorning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for fallingdebris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home duringthe windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use cautionif you must drive.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weatherinformation for the latest updates. Additional details can be foundat www.weather.gov/gsp.
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