Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 700 pm EST, Jan 15th 2026

NCZ049-050-053-150200-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.260115T0200Z-260116T0000Z/
Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-
1257 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 58 mph
expected above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Buncombe, Mitchell, and
Yancey Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

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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