Severe · High Wind WarningActive alert
High Wind Warning issued October 10 at 12:19PM EDT until October 11
Affecting Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania
In effect until: Oct 11, 2026, 12:00 AM
Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania
Likely impact; effects through 12:00 AM.
Bring in loose outdoor items. Stay away from windows and be alert for falling trees or power lines.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
* 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.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™