High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
938 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

NCZ060-061-TNZ018-041-043-045-047-072-074-087-102-VAZ006-008-110030-
/O.CON.KMRX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-261011T1200Z/
Cherokee-Clay-Johnson-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-
Unicoi-Southeast Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky
Mountains-Southeast Monroe-East Polk-Russell-Washington VA-
Including the cities of Citico, Murphy, Shooting Creek, Honaker,
Gatlinburg, Bristol VA, Turtletown, Laurel Bloomery, Shady Valley,
Benhams, Mountain City, Dye, Topton, Tusquitee, Marble, Lebanon,
Unaka, Andrews, Unicoi, Neva, Hansonville, Ducktown, Limestone Cove,
Abingdon, Doeville, Hiawasse Dam, Erwin, Cades Cove, Big Frog
Mountain, Coker Creek, Elkmont, Rosedale, Cedar Creek, Hampton,
Brasstown, Hartford, Violet, Trade, Castlewood, and Hayesville
938 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected,
  especially in the higher elevations.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and
  southwest Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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...This set up is likely to produce high winds
  along the eastern TN mountains and foothills. Lower terrain will
  likely see lesser impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
524 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

NCZ048>053-058-059-062>064-110700-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-261011T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-261011T1200Z/
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-
Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Asheville, Spruce Pine, Black Mountain,
Brevard, Highlands, Allenstand, Waterville, Robbinsville, Bryson
City, Busick, Burnsville, Luada, Cullowhee, Poplar, Cedar Mountain,
Wesser, Wolf Mountain, Little River, Sylva, Franklin, Tuckasegee,
Marshall, Swiss, Cashiers, Kyle, Cruso, Mars Hill, Alarka, Luck,
Micaville, Walnut, Canton, Cove Creek, Hot Springs, Ramseytown,
Almond, Candler, Stecoah, Faust, Rainbow Springs, Celo, and
Waynesville
524 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT ABOVE 3500 FEET UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT BELOW 3500 FEET UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning at elevations above 3500 feet,
  southeast winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind
  Advisory in effect below 3500 feet, southeast winds 5 to 20 mph
  with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Most of the mountains of western North Carolina, from
  Graham and Macon counties northeast to Mitchell County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines
  especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are
  expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
  objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated
  power outages in lower elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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