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Home Return to list High Wind Watch 0001 Issued by the Greenville-Spartanburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-05 12:05:18 413 WWUS72 KGSP 051804 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 104 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 NCZ033-035-049-050-053-063>065-501>510-SCZ103-060215- /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Avery-Alexander-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Rutherfordton, Sugar Hill, Celo, Banner Elk, Valdese, Swiss, Marion, Hiddenite, Little River, Old Fort, Asheville, Kings Creek, Mill Spring, Cashiers, Candler, Patterson, Lenoir, Columbus, Saluda, Tryon, Fletcher, Spindale, Bethlehem, Morganton, Dana, Glassy Mountain, Etowah, Fero, Busick, Ashford, Taylorsville, Granite Falls, Ramseytown, Micaville, Spruce Pine, Dysartsville, Ellendale, Cedar Mountain, Wolf Mountain, Sawmills, Chimney Rock State Park, Glenwood, Millersville, East Flat Rock, Black Mountain, Brevard, Newland, Pleasant Grove, Nebo, Forest City, Jonas Ridge, Poplar, Burnsville, Tuxedo, Woodlawn, Hendersonville, Ingalls, and Stony Point 104 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will result in cold wind chills across the mountains early Saturday morning, and some blowing snow near the Tennessee border. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for possible power outages. Take time now to fasten or shelter loose objects in a safe location prior to the onset of high winds. 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. && $$ MPR Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 19:57:28 020 WWUS72 KGSP 060157 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 857 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 NCZ033-035-049-050-053-063>065-501>510-SCZ103-061200- /O.CON.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Avery-Alexander-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Micaville, Brevard, Rutherfordton, Newland, Woodlawn, Stony Point, Candler, Asheville, Burnsville, Etowah, Sawmills, Sugar Hill, Dysartsville, Fero, Tryon, Ashford, Dana, Black Mountain, Patterson, Jonas Ridge, Busick, Taylorsville, Saluda, Glassy Mountain, Marion, East Flat Rock, Morganton, Banner Elk, Cashiers, Spindale, Celo, Hiddenite, Cedar Mountain, Nebo, Chimney Rock State Park, Columbus, Ingalls, Tuxedo, Millersville, Ramseytown, Old Fort, Glenwood, Wolf Mountain, Kings Creek, Ellendale, Forest City, Hendersonville, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Pleasant Grove, Bethlehem, Lenoir, Little River, Swiss, Mill Spring, Fletcher, Granite Falls, and Valdese 857 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will result in cold wind chills across the mountains early Saturday morning, and some blowing snow near the Tennessee border. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for possible power outages. Take time now to fasten or shelter loose objects in a safe location prior to the onset of high winds. 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. && $$ ARK Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-05 23:57:14 488 WWUS72 KGSP 060556 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 NCZ033-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph, and up to 75 mph expected on ridgetops. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected, and possibly lower on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST 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. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ049-050-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Celo, Burnsville, Poplar, Busick, Swiss, Micaville, Spruce Pine, and Ramseytown 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph, and up to 75 mph expected on ridgetops. For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected, and possibly lower on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ053-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Buncombe-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Cedar Mountain, Fletcher, Cashiers, Saluda, Hendersonville, Tuxedo, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Little River, Sugar Hill, Dana, Asheville, Patterson, Candler, Wolf Mountain, Brevard, Woodlawn, and Black Mountain 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. 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. && $$ NCZ048-051-052-059-061800- /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Northern Jackson- Including the cities of Allenstand, Waynesville, Cruso, Mars Hill, Wesser, Walnut, Canton, Cullowhee, Sylva, Waterville, Alarka, Cove Creek, Marshall, Hot Springs, Luada, Tuckasegee, Luck, Faust, Bryson City, and Almond 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected above 3500 feet, and possibly lower on high ridgetops. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Northern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ035-502-504-506-508-510-SCZ103-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Alexander-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Fero, Kings Creek, Bethlehem, Taylorsville, Dysartsville, Mill Spring, Nebo, Ellendale, Stony Point, Pleasant Grove, Millersville, Hiddenite, Columbus, Forest City, Glassy Mountain, Morganton, Lenoir, Granite Falls, Rutherfordton, Glenwood, Sawmills, Tryon, Marion, Spindale, and Valdese 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alexander, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, and Greater Rutherford Counties. In South Carolina, the mountains of Greenville County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ NCZ062-061800- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Macon- Including the cities of Highlands, Kyle, Franklin, and Rainbow Springs 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Macon County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. && $$ JCW Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-05 23:57:14 488 WWUS72 KGSP 060556 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 NCZ033-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph, and up to 75 mph expected on ridgetops. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected, and possibly lower on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST 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. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ049-050-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Celo, Burnsville, Poplar, Busick, Swiss, Micaville, Spruce Pine, and Ramseytown 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph, and up to 75 mph expected on ridgetops. For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected, and possibly lower on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ053-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Buncombe-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Cedar Mountain, Fletcher, Cashiers, Saluda, Hendersonville, Tuxedo, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Little River, Sugar Hill, Dana, Asheville, Patterson, Candler, Wolf Mountain, Brevard, Woodlawn, and Black Mountain 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. 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. && $$ NCZ048-051-052-059-061800- /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Northern Jackson- Including the cities of Allenstand, Waynesville, Cruso, Mars Hill, Wesser, Walnut, Canton, Cullowhee, Sylva, Waterville, Alarka, Cove Creek, Marshall, Hot Springs, Luada, Tuckasegee, Luck, Faust, Bryson City, and Almond 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected above 3500 feet, and possibly lower on high ridgetops. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Northern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ035-502-504-506-508-510-SCZ103-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Alexander-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Fero, Kings Creek, Bethlehem, Taylorsville, Dysartsville, Mill Spring, Nebo, Ellendale, Stony Point, Pleasant Grove, Millersville, Hiddenite, Columbus, Forest City, Glassy Mountain, Morganton, Lenoir, Granite Falls, Rutherfordton, Glenwood, Sawmills, Tryon, Marion, Spindale, and Valdese 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alexander, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, and Greater Rutherford Counties. In South Carolina, the mountains of Greenville County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ NCZ062-061800- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Macon- Including the cities of Highlands, Kyle, Franklin, and Rainbow Springs 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Macon County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. && $$ JCW Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-05 23:57:14 488 WWUS72 KGSP 060556 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 NCZ033-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph, and up to 75 mph expected on ridgetops. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected, and possibly lower on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST 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. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ049-050-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Celo, Burnsville, Poplar, Busick, Swiss, Micaville, Spruce Pine, and Ramseytown 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph, and up to 75 mph expected on ridgetops. For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected, and possibly lower on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ053-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Buncombe-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Cedar Mountain, Fletcher, Cashiers, Saluda, Hendersonville, Tuxedo, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Little River, Sugar Hill, Dana, Asheville, Patterson, Candler, Wolf Mountain, Brevard, Woodlawn, and Black Mountain 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. 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. && $$ NCZ048-051-052-059-061800- /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Northern Jackson- Including the cities of Allenstand, Waynesville, Cruso, Mars Hill, Wesser, Walnut, Canton, Cullowhee, Sylva, Waterville, Alarka, Cove Creek, Marshall, Hot Springs, Luada, Tuckasegee, Luck, Faust, Bryson City, and Almond 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected above 3500 feet, and possibly lower on high ridgetops. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Northern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ035-502-504-506-508-510-SCZ103-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Alexander-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Fero, Kings Creek, Bethlehem, Taylorsville, Dysartsville, Mill Spring, Nebo, Ellendale, Stony Point, Pleasant Grove, Millersville, Hiddenite, Columbus, Forest City, Glassy Mountain, Morganton, Lenoir, Granite Falls, Rutherfordton, Glenwood, Sawmills, Tryon, Marion, Spindale, and Valdese 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alexander, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, and Greater Rutherford Counties. In South Carolina, the mountains of Greenville County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ NCZ062-061800- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Macon- Including the cities of Highlands, Kyle, Franklin, and Rainbow Springs 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Macon County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. && $$ JCW Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-05 23:57:14 488 WWUS72 KGSP 060556 NPWGSP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 NCZ033-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Avery- Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph, and up to 75 mph expected on ridgetops. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected, and possibly lower on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST 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. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ049-050-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Yancey-Mitchell- Including the cities of Celo, Burnsville, Poplar, Busick, Swiss, Micaville, Spruce Pine, and Ramseytown 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph, and up to 75 mph expected on ridgetops. For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected, and possibly lower on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ053-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Buncombe-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains- Polk Mountains- Including the cities of Cedar Mountain, Fletcher, Cashiers, Saluda, Hendersonville, Tuxedo, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Little River, Sugar Hill, Dana, Asheville, Patterson, Candler, Wolf Mountain, Brevard, Woodlawn, and Black Mountain 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. 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. && $$ NCZ048-051-052-059-061800- /O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0007.260207T0600Z-260208T1200Z/ Madison-Swain-Haywood-Northern Jackson- Including the cities of Allenstand, Waynesville, Cruso, Mars Hill, Wesser, Walnut, Canton, Cullowhee, Sylva, Waterville, Alarka, Cove Creek, Marshall, Hot Springs, Luada, Tuckasegee, Luck, Faust, Bryson City, and Almond 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected above 3500 feet, and possibly lower on high ridgetops. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Northern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ035-502-504-506-508-510-SCZ103-061800- /O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0001.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Alexander-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Fero, Kings Creek, Bethlehem, Taylorsville, Dysartsville, Mill Spring, Nebo, Ellendale, Stony Point, Pleasant Grove, Millersville, Hiddenite, Columbus, Forest City, Glassy Mountain, Morganton, Lenoir, Granite Falls, Rutherfordton, Glenwood, Sawmills, Tryon, Marion, Spindale, and Valdese 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alexander, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, and Greater Rutherford Counties. In South Carolina, the mountains of Greenville County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ NCZ062-061800- /O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0004.260207T0000Z-260208T0000Z/ Macon- Including the cities of Highlands, Kyle, Franklin, and Rainbow Springs 1256 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Macon County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. && $$ JCW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||