Weather Alert
Mitchell County, NC
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 12/17/23 2:36 PM
End: 12/17/23 10:10 PM
Dur: 07:34
Canceled 12/17/23 10:10 PM

High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 2:36PM EST until December 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...
For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...
Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...
For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday. For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* 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...
Occasional gusts up to 60 mph are possible across the higher peaks above 5000 feet.



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