National Weather Service Wind and Weather Advisory

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 2/16/25 TO NOON EST MONDAY, 2/17/25.

WHAT: West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 

WHERE: The western North Carolina mountains.

WHEN: From midnight tonight to noon EST Monday.

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.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

DAY ONE: This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards.

Wind Advisory.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN: Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards.

Wind Advisory.

A line of thunderstorms will move across the area early Sunday morning. A few storms may become strong to severe, with locally damaging winds and heavy rainfall as the main threats. Though a low chance, an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out.

A potential winter storm could impact the area Wednesday into Thursday, bringing a possible wintry mix to most of the area.