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High Wind Warning for Avery County for Tuesday February 13, 2024

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 6:51 am

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Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell
Mountains-
Including the cities of Jonas Ridge, Celo, Newland, Poplar,
Ingalls, Ramseytown, Patterson, Burnsville, Micaville, Banner
Elk, Busick, Swiss, Old Fort, Ashford, Woodlawn, Spruce Pine, and
Sugar Hill
424 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM EST TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

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

* WHEN…From 4 AM to 3 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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…Snow showers early Tuesday morning may result
in a light accumulation of an inch or two of snow in some spots
near the Tennessee border, before the snow showers end in the late
morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling
debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during
the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution
if you must drive.

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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