2 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>064-010015- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.230401T0400Z-230402T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0003.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River 1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT ABOVE 3500 FEET... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT BELOW 3500 FEET... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Madison, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. * 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...the potential for strong and damaging wind gusts will be greatest across the ridgetops and mountain peaks above 3500 feet in elevation. Wind gusts in valley locations may top out around 55 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 NCZ048-051>053-058-059-062>064-010015- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.230401T0400Z-230402T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0003.230401T1200Z-230402T0400Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Including the cities of Faust, Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser, Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Robbinsville, Stecoah, Cullowhee, Tuckasegee, Sylva, Franklin, Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Highlands, Wolf Mountain, Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, and Little River 1205 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT ABOVE 3500 FEET... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT BELOW 3500 FEET... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Madison, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night. * 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...the potential for strong and damaging wind gusts will be greatest across the ridgetops and mountain peaks above 3500 feet in elevation. Wind gusts in valley locations may top out around 55 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$