Buncombe Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

... Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 10 am EST Monday... 

* what... very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  10 below zero expected.

* Where... Caldwell mountains, Burke mountains, McDowell 
  Mountains, Buncombe and northern Jackson counties.

* When... until 10 am EST Monday.

* Additional details... the cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 


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... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 7 am EST Monday... 

* locations... the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountain area, from
  Henderson County and extreme western Polk County northward to 
  Avery and western Caldwell counties.

* Hazards... strong to damaging winds.

* Timing... very strong to damaging northwest winds will continue
  through the afternoon. Winds will diminish very slowly tonight.

* Winds... northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Impacts... damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Please report damaging winds by calling the National Weather
Service toll free at... 1... 800... 2 6 7... 8 1 0 1. Leave a message
with your observation and the specific location where it
occurred. You can also Post your report to National Weather
Service Greenville Spartanburg facebook or tweet your report
using hashtag nwsgsp.