Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 700 pm EST, Dec 19th 2025

NCZ048>053-058-059-062-063-181900-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0019.251219T1200Z-251220T0000Z/
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern
Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Highlands, Faust, Cashiers, Kyle, and
Rainbow Springs
1215 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY ABOVE 3500
FEET...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Mitchell,
Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

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