Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 1:39AM EDT until April 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Buncombe and McDowell Mountains Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Buncombe; McDowell Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov