Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 600 pm EST, Jan 11th 2026

NCZ048>053-058-059-062-063-110115-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0001.260111T1100Z-260111T2300Z/
Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern
Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson-
Including the cities of Rainbow Springs, Kyle, Faust, Cashiers,
and Highlands
1208 PM EST Sat Jan 10 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY ABOVE 3500
FEET...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 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 6 AM to 6 PM EST 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

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