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High Wind Watch for Avery County – Wednesday-Thursday December 4-5, 2024

Last Updated on December 3, 2024 2:33 pm

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Avery-
Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk
214 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024

…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON…

  • WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
  • WHERE…Avery County.
  • WHEN…From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
  • IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
    Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
    especially for high profile vehicles.

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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