Wind Advisory

Locations Affected

Asheville, NC ∙ Penland, NC ∙ Maggie Valley, NC ∙ Montreat, NC ∙ Montezuma, NC ∙ Cold Mountain, NC ∙ Franklin, NC ∙ Cedar Mountain, NC ∙ Bald Creek, NC ∙ Micaville, NC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 210 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM EDT SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Buncombe, Haywood, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 2 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 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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