North Carolina Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 10/09/2026 13:48

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 4:48PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 9, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires: 
October 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, mainly in the higher elevations. * WHERE...Cherokee and Clay Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Area Description: 
Cherokee; Clay
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov