964 WWUS72 KGSP 092119 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 519 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026 NCZ048>053-058-059-062>064-100530- /O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0002.261010T0400Z-261011T1200Z/ /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.261010T0400Z-261011T1200Z/ Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham- Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania- Including the cities of Brevard, Almond, Hot Springs, Sylva, Ramseytown, Highlands, Tuckasegee, Black Mountain, Cedar Mountain, Kyle, Wolf Mountain, Micaville, Swiss, Alarka, Allenstand, Canton, Cashiers, Cove Creek, Robbinsville, Wesser, Bryson City, Walnut, Celo, Stecoah, Luck, Mars Hill, Cullowhee, Poplar, Asheville, Rainbow Springs, Candler, Franklin, Little River, Luada, Waterville, Spruce Pine, Cruso, Busick, Burnsville, Marshall, Waynesville, and Faust 519 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT AT ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3500 FT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning in high elevations above 3500 feet, east winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory in lower elevations below 3500 feet, east winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of the mountains of western North Carolina, from Graham and Macon counties northeast to Mitchell County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated power outages in lower elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ010-011- 019-101>107-100530- /O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0007.261010T0400Z-261011T1200Z/ Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Henderson- Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains- Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Anderson-Abbeville-Greenwood- Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville- Southern Greenville- Including the cities of Reed Creek, Glassy Mountain, Ruckersville, Jonas Ridge, Pine Mountain, Boydville, Chimney Rock State Park, Royston, Canon, Demorest, Clayton, Tuxedo, Baldwin, Gumlog, Rocky Bottom, Mauldin, East Flat Rock, Easley, Toccoa, Saluda, Greer, Clarkesville, Nuberg, Ware Shoals, Patterson, Berea, Sugar Hill, Lavonia, Westminster, Ninety Six, Seneca, Fork Shoals, Hendersonville, Oakway, Anderson, Fountain Inn, Franklin Springs, Woodlawn, Middleton, Mountain Rest, Newland, Clemson, Ashford, Cornelia, Ingalls, Abbeville, Hartwell, Etowah, Fletcher, Banner Elk, Greenville, Mountain City, Fortsonia, Dana, Old Fort, Elberton, Dacusville, Walhalla, Calhoun Falls, Taylors, Hollywood, and Simpsonville 519 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph expected. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, western Upstate South Carolina, plus Avery and Henderson Counties in North Carolina, and the mountain portions of Polk, Rutherford, McDowell, Burke, and Caldwell Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including portable tents. 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 further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. && $$ ARK