Weather Alert
Yancey County, NC
Status: Active Alert
Start: 2/6/26 12:56 AM
End: Ongoing
Dur: 03:24
High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:56AM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* 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.



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