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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

March 4, 20259 counties in North Carolina

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued this high wind warning at Mar 4, 2025, 3:43 AM EST for 9 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Mar 4, 2025, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2025, 3:43 AM EST (08:43 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2025, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 5, 2025, 1:00 PM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

Counties Buncombe County, NC, Graham County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Jackson County, NC, Macon County, NC, Madison County, NC, Swain County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Yancey County, NC

The radar

The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 4, 11:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGRobbinsville, NCNumerous reports of tree and utility line damage countywide.
Mar 4, 11:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGBryson City, NCPockets of power outages due to downed trees and utility lines along the Hwy 19/74 corridors.
Mar 5, 12:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Weaverville, NCOutages due to tree and/or utility line damage.
Mar 5, 12:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Ese Franklin, NCPockets of power outages due to fallen trees and/or utility lines from around Franklin to Otto and from Franklin to Cullasaja.
Mar 5, 12:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Wnw Waynesville, NCPockets of power outages due to fallen limbs/trees/utility lines from around Waynesville to Maggie Valley to Balsam.
Mar 5, 12:45 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 W Cashiers, NCOutages due to fallen limbs/trees/lines west of Cashiers.
Mar 5, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 W Ramseytown, NCOutages along Little Creek Rd.
Mar 5, 3:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wnw Spring Creek, NCPower outages along Roaring Fork Rd from fallen limbs/trees/utility lines.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 272 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 00:00Z on 2025-03-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 00:00Z on 2025-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2727 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

503 
WWUS72 KGSP 040843
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
343 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064-042000-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0002.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Madison-Yancey-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Luck, Stecoah, Cruso, Cullowhee, Rainbow
Springs, Wesser, Luada, Robbinsville, Cashiers, Celo, Cove Creek,
Wolf Mountain, Asheville, Little River, Faust, Sylva, Hot
Springs, Cedar Mountain, Bryson City, Franklin, Ramseytown,
Canton, Micaville, Candler, Almond, Burnsville, Busick, Marshall,
Walnut, Highlands, Alarka, Waterville, Brevard, Black Mountain,
Tuckasegee, Waynesville, Swiss, Kyle, Allenstand, and Mars Hill
343 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning above 3500 feet, south winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory 
  below 3500 feet, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern 
  Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-050-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ101>103-042000-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Mitchell-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Poplar, Banner Elk, Old Fort, Ashford,
Dana, Tuxedo, Mountain City, Woodlawn, Chimney Rock State Park,
Mountain Rest, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Cornelia, Jonas Ridge,
Demorest, Sugar Hill, Clarkesville, Saluda, Ingalls, Baldwin,
Glassy Mountain, Newland, Spruce Pine, Hollywood, Clayton, Rocky
Bottom, Fletcher, Hendersonville, Patterson, and Pine Mountain
343 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and 
  Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JPT
4 follow-up statements
453 
WWUS72 KGSP 041842
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
142 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064-050400-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Madison-Yancey-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Marshall, Rainbow Springs, Faust,
Allenstand, Franklin, Brevard, Canton, Sylva, Black Mountain,
Kyle, Mars Hill, Cove Creek, Stecoah, Cashiers, Wesser, Swiss,
Cruso, Waterville, Cullowhee, Bryson City, Robbinsville,
Highlands, Asheville, Hot Springs, Luada, Cedar Mountain,
Burnsville, Luck, Wolf Mountain, Alarka, Busick, Waynesville,
Little River, Candler, Walnut, Ramseytown, Almond, Tuckasegee,
Celo, and Micaville
142 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 
PM EST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM 
EST WEDNESDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning above 3500 feet, south winds 30 
  to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory 
  below 3500 feet, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern 
  Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-
510-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-050400-
/O.EXB.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0900Z-250306T0000Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-
Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater
Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-
Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-
Chester-Greenwood-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central
Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern
Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Charlotte, Rock Hill, Statesville, Union,
Glenwood, Sawmills, Dacusville, Abbeville, Hickory, Lenoir,
Catawba, Matthews, Cornwell, Huntersville, Duncan, Spartanburg,
Easley, Trinity, Kings Creek, Kannapolis, Middleton, Shelby,
Laurens, Newton, Ruckersville, Wellford, Granite Falls, Indian
Trail, Stony Point, Royston, Greenville, Rutherfordton, Oakway,
Kings Mountain, Columbus, Nebo, Monroe, Morganton, Chester, St.
Stephens, Farmington, Mooresville, Franklin Springs, Mill Spring,
Valdese, Dysartsville, Seneca, Weddington, Fingerville, Advance,
Spindale, Simpsonville, Walhalla, Elberton, Gaffney, Nuberg,
Mocksville, Lyman, Salisbury, Mauldin, Monarch Mills, Greer, Fork
Shoals, Fero, Gastonia, Marion, Anderson, Ninety Six, Lincolnton,
Landrum, Crouse, Ellendale, Reed Creek, Boydville, Millersville,
Gumlog, Taylors, Tryon, Inman, Clinton, Taylorsville, Toccoa,
Boiling Springs Sc, Fountain Inn, Bethlehem, Calhoun Falls,
Fortsonia, Lavonia, Clemson, Berea, Hartwell, Canon, Blackstock,
Westminster, Forest City, Hiddenite, Concord, Fork Church, Great
Falls, Pleasant Grove, and Ware Shoals
142 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North 
  Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-050-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ101>103-050400-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Mitchell-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Chimney Rock State Park, Newland, Sugar
Hill, Baldwin, Jonas Ridge, Clarkesville, Saluda, Tuxedo, Etowah,
Demorest, Dana, Poplar, Mountain City, Hollywood, Clayton, East
Flat Rock, Hendersonville, Cornelia, Glassy Mountain, Rocky
Bottom, Ingalls, Mountain Rest, Woodlawn, Fletcher, Patterson,
Old Fort, Ashford, Banner Elk, Spruce Pine, and Pine Mountain
142 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM 
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and 
  Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CP
934 
WWUS72 KGSP 050316
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1016 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064-051130-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Madison-Yancey-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Burnsville, Alarka, Asheville, Micaville,
Cedar Mountain, Allenstand, Luada, Tuckasegee, Cove Creek, Bryson
City, Kyle, Candler, Marshall, Wesser, Celo, Mars Hill,
Highlands, Franklin, Faust, Cashiers, Walnut, Cruso, Cullowhee,
Luck, Little River, Robbinsville, Brevard, Swiss, Ramseytown,
Black Mountain, Sylva, Hot Springs, Canton, Almond, Wolf
Mountain, Busick, Rainbow Springs, Waterville, Stecoah, and
Waynesville
1016 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY BELOW 
3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning above 3500 feet, south winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory 
  below 3500 feet, south winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern 
  Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-050-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ101>103-051130-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Mitchell-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Ashford, Newland, Mountain Rest, Glassy
Mountain, Poplar, Pine Mountain, Demorest, Fletcher, Mountain
City, Rocky Bottom, Baldwin, Chimney Rock State Park, Ingalls,
Clarkesville, Cornelia, Saluda, Hendersonville, Woodlawn, Dana,
Spruce Pine, Jonas Ridge, Hollywood, Banner Elk, Old Fort, East
Flat Rock, Clayton, Sugar Hill, Tuxedo, Etowah, and Patterson
1016 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and 
  Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-
510-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-051130-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0900Z-250306T0000Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-
Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater
Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-
Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-
Chester-Greenwood-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central
Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern
Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Blackstock, Rutherfordton, Hartwell,
Stony Point, Calhoun Falls, Boydville, Dacusville, Seneca,
Hiddenite, Ware Shoals, Fortsonia, Middleton, Hickory,
Kannapolis, Spartanburg, Lavonia, Nebo, Bethlehem, Farmington,
Rock Hill, Fork Shoals, Great Falls, Mauldin, Anderson,
Taylorsville, Laurens, Matthews, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn,
Wellford, Concord, Morganton, Canon, Lyman, Monarch Mills,
Sawmills, Taylors, Union, Millersville, Walhalla, Inman, Monroe,
Shelby, Greer, Easley, Glenwood, Charlotte, Gumlog, Mill Spring,
Toccoa, Lenoir, Fero, Dysartsville, Kings Mountain, Greenville,
Elberton, Pleasant Grove, Spindale, Gastonia, Abbeville,
Ellendale, Ruckersville, Franklin Springs, Gaffney, Lincolnton,
Trinity, Boiling Springs Sc, Oakway, Ninety Six, Granite Falls,
Clinton, Forest City, Mocksville, Berea, Reed Creek, Kings Creek,
Crouse, Nuberg, Indian Trail, Catawba, Clemson, St. Stephens,
Duncan, Advance, Fork Church, Huntersville, Royston, Valdese,
Salisbury, Newton, Marion, Tryon, Landrum, Fingerville, Columbus,
Weddington, Mooresville, Chester, Westminster, Statesville, and
Cornwell
1016 PM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North 
  Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

RWH
171 
WWUS72 KGSP 050826
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
326 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064-051630-
/O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Madison-Yancey-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Wesser, Cullowhee, Micaville,
Robbinsville, Asheville, Allenstand, Franklin, Mars Hill,
Tuckasegee, Luada, Wolf Mountain, Highlands, Burnsville, Rainbow
Springs, Little River, Hot Springs, Busick, Kyle, Canton, Cedar
Mountain, Almond, Cove Creek, Waynesville, Faust, Walnut,
Waterville, Candler, Stecoah, Alarka, Black Mountain, Cruso,
Marshall, Swiss, Luck, Sylva, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers,
Ramseytown, and Celo
326 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING BELOW 
3500 FEET...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory below 3500 feet, south winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning 
  above 3500 feet, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern 
  Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory and second Wind Advisory, until 
  7 PM EST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 1 PM EST 
  this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-050-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ101>103-051630-
/O.EXT.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Mitchell-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Demorest, Saluda, Banner Elk, Hollywood,
Etowah, Pine Mountain, Rocky Bottom, Patterson, East Flat Rock,
Jonas Ridge, Fletcher, Old Fort, Cornelia, Sugar Hill, Chimney
Rock State Park, Mountain Rest, Newland, Spruce Pine, Poplar,
Glassy Mountain, Dana, Tuxedo, Clayton, Woodlawn, Mountain City,
Ashford, Clarkesville, Ingalls, Hendersonville, and Baldwin
326 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and 
  Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-
510-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-051630-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0900Z-250306T0000Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-
Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater
Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-
Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-
Chester-Greenwood-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central
Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern
Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Abbeville, Mill Spring, Ellendale, Great
Falls, Clemson, Sawmills, Middleton, Fortsonia, Dysartsville,
Gastonia, Crouse, Monarch Mills, Hartwell, Boydville, Ninety Six,
Elberton, Millersville, Simpsonville, Trinity, Boiling Springs
Sc, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Charlotte, Reed Creek, Marion,
Mocksville, Dacusville, Toccoa, Forest City, Lenoir, Fork Church,
Mauldin, Mooresville, Gumlog, Valdese, Wellford, Chester,
Weddington, Monroe, Newton, Royston, Spindale, Huntersville,
Calhoun Falls, Nebo, Bethlehem, Ware Shoals, Nuberg, Union,
Matthews, Inman, Rutherfordton, Duncan, Clinton, Anderson,
Walhalla, Oakway, Greenville, Morganton, Fountain Inn,
Ruckersville, Tryon, Concord, Granite Falls, Westminster,
Spartanburg, Canon, Berea, Kings Creek, Seneca, Fork Shoals,
Lincolnton, Lyman, Taylorsville, Easley, Salisbury, Lavonia,
Fingerville, Indian Trail, Gaffney, Fero, Catawba, Landrum,
Laurens, St. Stephens, Hickory, Shelby, Taylors, Pleasant Grove,
Statesville, Kings Mountain, Farmington, Kannapolis, Glenwood,
Greer, Cornwell, Advance, Rock Hill, Columbus, Franklin Springs,
and Blackstock
326 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North 
  Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

JPT
336 
WWUS72 KGSP 051553
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1053 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064-060000-
/O.CON.KGSP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Madison-Yancey-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Wesser, Luada, Black Mountain, Candler,
Luck, Marshall, Alarka, Waterville, Brevard, Mars Hill, Walnut,
Bryson City, Robbinsville, Rainbow Springs, Sylva, Kyle, Cove
Creek, Cedar Mountain, Cashiers, Swiss, Asheville, Faust, Little
River, Highlands, Franklin, Micaville, Hot Springs, Almond,
Burnsville, Waynesville, Wolf Mountain, Stecoah, Celo,
Ramseytown, Tuckasegee, Cruso, Allenstand, Busick, Cullowhee, and
Canton
1053 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING BELOW 
3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory below 3500 feet, south winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning 
  above 3500 feet, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern 
  Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. 
  For the first Wind Advisory and second Wind Advisory, until 7 PM 
  EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-050-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ101>103-060000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Mitchell-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Jonas Ridge, Pine Mountain, Hollywood,
Etowah, Rocky Bottom, Fletcher, Cornelia, Old Fort, Newland,
Woodlawn, Clayton, Glassy Mountain, Patterson, Hendersonville,
Mountain City, Tuxedo, Banner Elk, Chimney Rock State Park,
Spruce Pine, Saluda, Sugar Hill, Poplar, Mountain Rest, Baldwin,
East Flat Rock, Ashford, Dana, Ingalls, Clarkesville, and
Demorest
1053 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and 
  Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-
510-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-060000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-
Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater
Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-
Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-
Chester-Greenwood-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central
Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern
Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Fork Church, Pleasant Grove, Ellendale,
Dysartsville, St. Stephens, Huntersville, Reed Creek, Fork
Shoals, Morganton, Inman, Simpsonville, Gumlog, Fingerville,
Advance, Greer, Monroe, Newton, Kings Mountain, Boydville,
Greenville, Berea, Nebo, Duncan, Stony Point, Mill Spring,
Monarch Mills, Valdese, Taylorsville, Ruckersville, Elberton,
Landrum, Clinton, Chester, Fortsonia, Laurens, Franklin Springs,
Lyman, Rock Hill, Middleton, Toccoa, Anderson, Glenwood,
Westminster, Canon, Gastonia, Farmington, Blackstock, Granite
Falls, Hickory, Dacusville, Lenoir, Shelby, Mauldin, Charlotte,
Columbus, Oakway, Hartwell, Walhalla, Salisbury, Indian Trail,
Fero, Calhoun Falls, Clemson, Kannapolis, Royston, Ninety Six,
Union, Ware Shoals, Nuberg, Rutherfordton, Marion, Wellford,
Crouse, Spartanburg, Matthews, Seneca, Lavonia, Cornwell,
Abbeville, Gaffney, Taylors, Forest City, Weddington,
Statesville, Hiddenite, Fountain Inn, Easley, Mocksville,
Trinity, Tryon, Kings Creek, Lincolnton, Sawmills, Spindale,
Great Falls, Catawba, Boiling Springs Sc, Millersville,
Mooresville, Bethlehem, and Concord
1053 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North 
  Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CP

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Mar 4, 1:13 AM EST, 2 hours 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 4, 1:13 AM EST, 2 hours 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
113 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Broad surface high pressure will keep cool and dry conditions in
place through early tomorrow. A moist cold front will bring showers
and possibly some thunderstorms to our area late Tuesday and early
Wednesday. In the wake of the front, gusty winds will persist over
our area on Wednesday and Thursday. A weaker low pressure system may
bring more showers next weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
As of 12:45 AM EST Tuesday: Expect high clouds to steadily spread
over our area from the west overnight and into the morning ahead
of an approaching cold front. Winds have gone light to calm at most
sites and they should stay that way well into the morning. Otherwise,
the near-term fcst remains on track.

Sfc high pressure remains in control thru the overnight hrs. The sfc
high will migrate offshore by early Tuesday morning. Sfc and low level
gradients will remain relatively weak thru tonight and lower elevations
are expected to see winds go very light if not calm. Cirrus and alto
decks will increase toward dawn, but good radiational cooling conditions
are expected most of the night and lows should end up a few deg below
normal. 925-850mb warm upglide will develop by daybreak and strengthen
thru late morning as gradients increase. High elevations will see the
most marked increase in wind speeds and gusts for Tuesday. Developing
moisture advection will lead to low stratus or stratocu development
from south to north around that time. Mostly cloudy skies will be seen
across the CWA by about noon. Very light precip may develop along the
south-facing Escarpment as soon as midday but most guidance does not
develop QPF response until late afternoon. Max temps still should be
several degrees warmer than today's. An Increased Fire Danger Statement
remains in effect Tues in NC/SC. An Increased Fire Danger Statement was
issued for all of NE GA for Tuesday in coordination with neighboring
offices. See the Fire Wx discussion for more details.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 205 PM EST Monday: Stacked closed low will be in the midst
of shifting across the Central Plains into the Midwest, while the
attendant cold front travels across the MS Valley into the Deep
South Tuesday evening into Tuesday night. 50-60 kt LLJ begins to
punch into the region as the main frontal zone inches closer to the
CFWA late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. Upper jet
dynamics and strong upper-level divergence to go along with good
moisture transport and 60+ kt of deep layer shear will support the
development of an ongoing QLCS. The QLCS will translate across
the Deep South and over the region just after midnight in the
far western portions of the CFWA. 0-1km shear at 30-40 kt and
deep curvature in the low-level hodograph would support embedded
tornado genesis along the line as it crosses the region from west to
east through the morning hours Wednesday. The one caveat is the lack
of available instability, especially SBCAPE. The gradient wind
associated with this system will provide enough wind energy in
itself to support damaging straight-line winds, but SBCAPE will be
needed for the QLCS to max out its severe potential and complete
tornado genesis. With the line still expected to cross much of the
CFWA during the coolest part of the day, the potential for
widespread severe weather seems low. However, CAMs are starting to
pick up on the system and there is some support for instability
(~100 J/kg of SBCAPE) to develop along and east of I-77 just after
daybreak Wednesday as the QLCS moves into this region. This would be
the biggest area of concern for damaging winds and an isolated
tornado or two before the QLCS shifts east of the CFWA by Wednesday
afternoon. Temperatures Tuesday night will run 15+ degrees above
normal as stout southerly WAA and low to mid 50s dewpoints settle
in. Afternoon highs on Wednesday should be 5-10 degrees above normal
as CAA behind the fropa will be offset by lee troughing at the
surface with a continued southwesterly component.

Confidence for strong gradient winds continues to grow as the
pressure gradient between the offshore surface high and a <990 mb
low that shifts into the Midwest and Great Lakes region Tuesday
evening through Wednesday. Advisory-level gusts can be expected
for a good chunk of the CFWA, while High Wind Warning criteria
can't be ruled out at the higher elevations of the North Carolina
mountains, especially once the LLJ moves over the region. With that
being the case, a High Wind Watch is in effect for elevations above
3500 feet from Yancey (NC) and southwest. Even behind the fropa
Wednesday afternoon, winds will continue to remain elevated into
Wednesday night, especially in the mountains. Wrap around moisture
from the low pressure system will help to develop NWFS along the TN
border in the NC mountains Wednesday night into Thursday. Wind gusts
pick up again to Wind Advisory criteria across the mountains and
potentially east of the mountains as the delayed CAA behind the
fropa shifts across the area and provides a strong downslope
component as well, which would support afternoon highs to only drop
a few ticks below normal east of the mountains. Winds gradually
subside by Thursday night as weak high pressure moves in from the
west, but may linger at the ridgetops through the night.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 245 PM EST Monday: Strong quasi-zonal flow aloft will develop
as the trough axis shifts offshore by Thursday night, while weak
high pressure returns, which allows the area to return to quiet
sensible weather conditions on Thursday night and Friday before
our next potential storm system starts to get its act together
bringing in a relatively active pattern back across the area
by this weekend. Active jet stream will be overlaid across the
southern CONUS and could bring a series of systems across the
area through the end of the forecast period. This setup is peak
March as we swing back and forth on temperatures each day, while
the atmosphere produces multiple rounds of precip. Temperatures
will continue to increase overall, remaining above normal while
going back and forth, depending on the arrival of storm systems.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Expect high clouds to steadily spread over
our area from the west overnight and into the morning ahead of an
approaching cold front. Expect MVFR cigs to gradually develop from
west to east later this aftn and evening as the front approaches.
Expect the prevailing showers (and possible thunderstorms) to hold
off until just after the this taf period ends at 06z. At KCLT, I
have prevailing SHRA beginning at 10z. Winds should remain light
to calm overnight and well into morning for most locations. They
will gradually strengthen ahead of the front today, with gusts
ranging from 15 to 20 kts during the aftn and evening and higher
speeds/gusts after 00z this evening. Directions will be S to SE
across the area. SE flow may generate some spotty -SHRA this aftn
and evening, but confidence remains too low to mention before roughly
00z this evening.

Outlook: A line of heavy showers and/or thunderstorms will move
thru the area ahead of a cold front late Tuesday night into Wed-
nesday morning bringing restrictions. Gusty winds will also develop
ahead of the front and linger well into Thursday. VFR conditions
are expected to briefly return Wednesday aftn but restrictions may
redevelop Wednesday night into Thursday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
An Increased Fire Danger Statement is now in effect for all of
our zones from 6 AM to 8 PM Tuesday.

Although RH is likely to remain higher through the day Tuesday
owing to moisture return ahead of an approaching frontal system,
precipitation is not expected to develop soon enough to have
an impact on fuel moisture through the warmest part of the day
Tuesday. Furthermore, winds will begin to pick up during the
afternoon. Following coordination with forestry officials in NC,
SC, and GA, another Increased Fire Danger Statement has been issued
for Tuesday.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Increased Fire Danger from 6 AM EST this morning through this
     evening for GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029.
NC...Increased Fire Danger from 6 AM EST this morning through this
     evening for NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-
     068>072-082-501>510.
     High Wind Watch from this evening through Wednesday afternoon
     for NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064.
SC...Increased Fire Danger from 6 AM EST this morning through this
     evening for SCZ008>014-019-101>109.

&&

SYNOPSIS...CAC
NEAR TERM...AR/JPT
SHORT TERM...CAC
LONG TERM...CAC
AVIATION...JPT
FIRE WEATHER...AR
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 7:20 PM EST, 8 hours 23 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
720 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-050-056-057-065-068>072-
082-501>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-050030-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander-
Iredell-Davie-Mitchell-Catawba-Rowan-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Caldwell Mountains-
Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-
Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-
Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-
Chester-Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-
Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-
Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-
Southern Spartanburg-
720 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, Piedmont
North Carolina, western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

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

   Increased Fire Danger.

A strong low pressure system will lift out of the Great Plains on
Tuesday and pass to our north on Wednesday. This system will push
a robust cold front through our area Wednesday morning. This front
will likely produce widespread showers and possibly some thunderstorms
as it moves across our area. Some of these storms may become severe
and produce damaging straight-line winds and/or hail. An isolated
tornado or two cannot be ruled out across the Piedmont. In the
front's wake, very gusty winds will spread over the region and likely
persist well into Thursday. If the current forecast trends continue,
a Wind Advisory may be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064-050030-
Madison-Yancey-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
720 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON ABOVE 3500 FEET...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

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

   Increased Fire Danger.
   High Wind Watch.

A strong low pressure system will lift out of the Great Plains on
Tuesday and pass to our north on Wednesday. This system will push
a robust cold front through our area Wednesday morning. This front
will likely produce widespread showers and possibly some thunderstorms
as it moves across our area. Some of these storms may become severe
and produce damaging straight-line winds and/or hail. An isolated
tornado or two cannot be ruled out across the Piedmont. In the
front's wake, very gusty winds will spread over the region and likely
persist well into Thursday. If the current forecast trends continue,
a Wind Advisory and/or a High Wind Warning may be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

AR

The office that day

Everything else NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 3:43 AM ESTWind AdvisoryGSPAlexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell and 22 more63 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.