High Wind Watch

Locations Affected

Asheville, NC ∙ Hendersonville, NC ∙ Ruth, NC ∙ Hawksbill Mountain, NC ∙ Stony Point, NC ∙ Mount Mitchell, NC ∙ Drexel, NC ∙ Leicester, NC ∙ Swannanoa, NC ∙ Ellenboro, NC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 104 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will result in cold wind chills across the mountains early Saturday morning, and some blowing snow near the Tennessee border. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for possible power outages. Take time now to fasten or shelter loose objects in a safe location prior to the onset of high winds. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

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