Wind Advisory 2, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

412 
WWUS72 KGSP 141802
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
102 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

NCZ033-150215-
/O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.260115T0500Z-260116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.260115T0200Z-260116T0000Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk
102 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM 
EST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills of 5 below to 14 below expected.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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...

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.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ049-050-150215-
/O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.260115T0500Z-260116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.260115T0200Z-260116T0000Z/
Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Busick, Ramseytown, Poplar, Micaville,
Burnsville, Swiss, Celo, and Spruce Pine
102 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM 
EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST 
FRIDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory above 3500 feet, northwest winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected. For the Cold 
  Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills of 5 below 
  to 15 below expected, with a few peaks possibly seeing even lower 
  values.

* WHERE...High elevations of Mitchell and Yancey Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-063-150215-
/O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.260115T0500Z-260116T1200Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern
Jackson-
Including the cities of Kyle, Luck, Franklin, Bryson City, Hot
Springs, Tuckasegee, Luada, Allenstand, Canton, Alarka, Sylva,
Rainbow Springs, Stecoah, Wolf Mountain, Walnut, Cullowhee,
Marshall, Highlands, Faust, Robbinsville, Waterville, Cashiers,
Mars Hill, Wesser, Cove Creek, Almond, Cruso, and Waynesville
102 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST 
FRIDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 5 below to 13 below expected above 
  3500 feet.

* WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Graham, Haywood, Macon, 
  Madison, Jackson, and Swain Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ053-150215-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.260115T0200Z-260116T0000Z/
Buncombe-
102 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM 
EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...Buncombe County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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

739 
WWUS72 KGSP 150203
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
903 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

NCZ033-151015-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.260115T0500Z-260116T1200Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Banner Elk, Ingalls, and Newland
903 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills of 5 below to 14 below expected.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST Thursday. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ049-050-151015-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.260115T0500Z-260116T1200Z/
Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Swiss, Micaville, Spruce Pine,
Burnsville, Poplar, Busick, Celo, and Ramseytown
903 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY ABOVE 
3500 FEET...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
7 AM EST FRIDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory above 3500 feet, northwest winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected. For the Cold 
  Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills of 5 below 
  to 15 below expected, with a few peaks possibly seeing even lower 
  values.

* WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Mitchell and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST Thursday. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-063-151015-
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.260115T0500Z-260116T1200Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern
Jackson-
Including the cities of Waterville, Canton, Tuckasegee, Alarka,
Rainbow Springs, Cashiers, Wesser, Marshall, Cove Creek, Sylva,
Wolf Mountain, Robbinsville, Faust, Luck, Bryson City, Luada,
Kyle, Franklin, Walnut, Waynesville, Cruso, Highlands,
Allenstand, Almond, Hot Springs, Mars Hill, Cullowhee, and
Stecoah
903 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
7 AM EST FRIDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 5 below to 13 below expected above 
  3500 feet.

* WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Graham, Haywood, Macon, 
  Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Swain Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ053-151015-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
Buncombe-
903 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY ABOVE 
3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Buncombe County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AR

356 
WWUS72 KGSP 150453
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1153 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

NCZ033-151300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.260115T0500Z-260116T1200Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Banner Elk, Ingalls, and Newland
1153 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very 
  cold wind chills of 5 below to 14 below expected.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST Thursday. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ049-050-151300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.260115T0500Z-260116T1200Z/
Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Swiss, Micaville, Spruce Pine,
Burnsville, Poplar, Busick, Celo, and Ramseytown
1153 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY ABOVE 
3500 FEET...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory above 3500 feet, northwest winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected. For the Cold 
  Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills of 5 below 
  to 15 below expected, with a few peaks possibly seeing even lower 
  values.

* WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Mitchell and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST Thursday. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-063-151300-
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.260115T0500Z-260116T1200Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern
Jackson-
Including the cities of Waterville, Canton, Tuckasegee, Alarka,
Rainbow Springs, Cashiers, Wesser, Marshall, Cove Creek, Sylva,
Wolf Mountain, Robbinsville, Faust, Luck, Bryson City, Luada,
Kyle, Franklin, Walnut, Waynesville, Cruso, Highlands,
Allenstand, Almond, Hot Springs, Mars Hill, Cullowhee, and
Stecoah
1153 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 5 below to 13 below expected above 
  3500 feet.

* WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Graham, Haywood, Macon, 
  Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Swain Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ053-151300-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
Buncombe-
1153 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY ABOVE 
3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Buncombe County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AR

483 
WWUS72 KGSP 150656
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
156 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

NCZ033-151800-
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk
156 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 14 below zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 
  20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, or 55 mph on isolated, 
  extremely high peaks.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, 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. 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...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ049-050-151800-
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Swiss, Ramseytown, Poplar, Burnsville,
Spruce Pine, Micaville, Busick, and Celo
156 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING ABOVE 
3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory above 3500 feet, northwest winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts of 50 mph expected, or up to 60 mph on 
  isolated, extremely high peaks. For the Cold Weather Advisory 
  above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills of 5 below to 15 below 
  expected, with a few peaks possibly seeing even lower values.

* WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Mitchell and Yancey Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, 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. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-063-151800-
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern
Jackson-
Including the cities of Cruso, Franklin, Waynesville, Almond,
Kyle, Allenstand, Stecoah, Rainbow Springs, Marshall, Tuckasegee,
Robbinsville, Bryson City, Alarka, Wolf Mountain, Highlands, Hot
Springs, Wesser, Mars Hill, Cove Creek, Cashiers, Faust,
Cullowhee, Waterville, Sylva, Luck, Luada, Walnut, and Canton
156 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Graham, Haywood, Macon, 
  Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Swain Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ053-151800-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
Buncombe-
156 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING ABOVE 
3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Buncombe County.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MPR

587 
WWUS72 KGSP 151759
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1259 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

NCZ033-160400-
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Newland, Ingalls, and Banner Elk
1259 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 12 below zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 
  20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, or 55 mph on isolated, 
  extremely high peaks.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, 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. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution if working outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, 
and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ049-050-160400-
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Busick, Poplar, Swiss, Celo, Spruce Pine,
Ramseytown, Burnsville, and Micaville
1259 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING ABOVE 
3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory above 3500 feet, northwest winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts of 50 mph expected, or up to 55 mph on 
  isolated, extremely high peaks. For the Cold Weather Advisory 
  above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills of 5 below to 15 below 
  expected, with a few peaks possibly seeing even lower values.

* WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Mitchell and Yancey Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, 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. 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...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution if working outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, 
and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-063-160400-
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern
Jackson-
Including the cities of Cruso, Waynesville, Robbinsville, Wolf
Mountain, Alarka, Almond, Kyle, Wesser, Stecoah, Cullowhee,
Highlands, Hot Springs, Cove Creek, Luck, Waterville, Faust,
Tuckasegee, Mars Hill, Cashiers, Franklin, Luada, Rainbow
Springs, Marshall, Walnut, Canton, Bryson City, Allenstand, and
Sylva
1259 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Graham, Haywood, Macon, 
  Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Swain Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not 
  taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if working outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, 
and gloves.

&&

$$

NCZ053-160000-
/O.CON.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
Buncombe-
1259 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING ABOVE 
3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Buncombe County.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

JPT

926 
WWUS72 KGSP 160017
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
717 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

NCZ033-160830-
/O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, and Newland
717 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...ery cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. 

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ049-050-160830-
/O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Micaville, Swiss, Celo, Burnsville,
Poplar, Busick, Spruce Pine, and Ramseytown
717 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 5 below to 15 below expected above 
  3500 feet, with a few peaks possibly seeing even lower values.

* WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

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NCZ053-160130-
/O.EXP.KGSP.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T0000Z/
Buncombe-
717 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026


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NCZ048-051-052-058-059-062-063-160830-
/O.CON.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
Madison-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern
Jackson-
Including the cities of Stecoah, Almond, Highlands, Cullowhee,
Kyle, Luck, Sylva, Tuckasegee, Luada, Waynesville, Allenstand,
Wesser, Mars Hill, Walnut, Marshall, Cashiers, Robbinsville,
Waterville, Cove Creek, Wolf Mountain, Canton, Franklin, Rainbow
Springs, Faust, Hot Springs, Alarka, Cruso, and Bryson City
717 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY 
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below above 3500 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AR

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
623 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
The aviation forecast was updated to reflect the latest 12z
TAF cycle.

Snow totals have increased again in the high elevations of the
NC mountains near the TN border, but remain very low elsewhere in
the mountains. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for elevations
above 3500 feet in Swain and Haywood counties.

Minor changes were made for the weekend forecast, which remains
low-confidence.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Accumulating snowfall is expected to occur at high elevations
along the NC-TN border this afternoon and into tonight. Significant
impacts are still expected to be confined to elevations above
3500ft, and a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for
elevations above 3500ft in Swain County and Haywood County.
2. Possibly the coldest air mass of the season will settle over
the region Thursday night, but low temperatures will NOT reach
anywhere close to records. Dangerously cold wind chills will be
possible above 3500 ft early Friday morning.
3. Some light snow potential over the mountains Friday night
and early Saturday could result in minor travel issues near the
TN border.
4. We will be keeping an eye on the potential for winter precip
east of the mountains on Sunday, but confidence right now remains
relatively low.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Key message 1: Accumulating snowfall is expected to occur at high
elevations along the NC-TN border this afternoon and into tonight.
Significant impacts are still expected to be confined to elevations
above 3500ft, and a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for
elevations above 3500ft in Swain County and Haywood County.

As expected, widespread cirrus has developed across the region
this morning, as a compact shortwave trough located over the Gulf
Coast draws ever closer to the region.  Light radar returns evident
over central GA continue to inch closer to us, though given very
dry profiles across the Upstate, only light, intermittent drizzle
is likely to make it to the ground this morning.  Over the next
12 hours, the southern stream shortwave will phrase with a more
robust trough over the Midwest, resulting in the development of
a high-amplitude z500 trough extending from the upper Midwest all
the way into the lower Mississippi Valley by daybreak.

Our big weather-maker will not materialize until mid-day, as a
surface cold front associated with the deepening trough arrives
in the Appalachians.  Precipitation will generally start off as
rain, except at the highest elevations, but changeover to snow
at successively lower elevations will take place throughout the
evening and overnight...with Tw cold enough for snow in valleys
by 9-10pm based on BUFKIT soundings from the NAMnest and RAP.
Soundings also depict a shallow surface-based unstable layer that
could boost snowfall rates, contributing to a trend toward greater
accumulations at high elevations as compared to previous forecast
cycles.  Reverse trajectories from the 18z GFS also indicate a weak
Great Lakes connection in the arriving air mass...further supporting
snowfall totals of 10" or more at very high elevations in the
Smokies...as depicted in the new NBM and recent runs of the HRRR.

Having said all this...still think impacts will be quite
elevation-dependent, with 4-6" possible on some favored, west-facing
slopes, and isolated high-elevation locations receiving up to 12"
of snow...mostly between midnight tonight and daybreak Thursday
morning.  Based on this, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect
beginning at 3 PM today for elevations above 3500ft in Swain and
Haywood Counties.  After 12z Thursday, CAA will steadily ramp down,
and hi-res guidance depicts valley moisture tapering off by 18z or
so...and so the thinking remains that anything other than brief,
isolated flurries will come to an end by Thursday afternoon.
The latest guidance depicts somewhat slower onset to CAA and thus
less overlap between the cold postfrontal air mass and remaining
moisture over the I-77 corridor and eastern Upstate...which
translates to less potential for any flurries to develop there as
compared with the previous forecast cycle.

Key message 2: Possibly the coldest air mass of the season will
settle over the region Thursday night, but low temperatures will
NOT reach anywhere close to records. Dangerously cold wind chills
will be possible above 3500 ft early Friday morning.

Looking like good old fashioned winter around some parts Thursday
night as the sfc high pressure ridge moves overhead and provides
for excellent radiational cooling. The low temp fcst continues to
creep downward and now has plenty of single digits over the mtns
and what would be the lowest min temp so far this season at AVL,
but not quite so at GSP and CLT. These low temps are on the order of
15 degrees below normal, but not anywhere close to record lows. The
low temps at the high elevations are so cold that we could flirt
with Cold Weather Advisory criteria, but not enough of the area
reaches criteria as it stands at this time. It won't take much more
of a downward trend to require an Advisory. However, our forecast
is already down in the colder end of the guidance envelope.

Key message 3: Some light snow potential over the mountains Friday
night and early Saturday could result in minor travel issues near
the TN border.

By Friday, a new upper low is expected to dive down from Canada and
move across the Great Lakes region, with a broad but deep mid/upper
trof whose axis remains to our west through the better part of the
weekend. A lead short wave coming around the bottom of the trof to
our west may bring a shot of DPVA and mid-level isentropic lift
across the mtns Friday evening and early Saturday morning, but
the moisture return ahead of the trof will be minimal at best. Low
level flow will remain W to WSW because of the trof axis hanging
back closer to the MS River. In this situation, some light precip
generation from higher-based cloud cover will probably happen,
but will take some time to reach the ground and when it does,
it should be light snow over the mtns. The QPF is for less than a
tenth of liquid though, without much potential for higher amounts
owing to a lack of deep moisture and low level forcing. The upshot
is a chance of maybe up to an inch of light snow accum mainly over
the TN border Zones and southwest NC by daybreak Saturday. A few
flakes could be seen over the mtns of northeast GA and the nrn
Upstate Friday evening as well, but the possibility remains low.

The pattern favors temps rebounding toward normal for the first half
of the weekend as the sfc high pressure ridge gets pushed quickly
offshore Friday, then the improving westerly flow on Saturday
provides some downslope warming over the area east of the mtns.

Key message 4: We will be keeping an eye on the potential for winter
precip east of the mountains on Sunday, but confidence right now
remains relatively low.

We note some interesting developments in the operational GFS
during the latter half of the weekend as the aforementioned upper
trof amplifies Saturday and Saturday night with a strong short
wave diving down from the northern Plains. The deepening trof
will push a cold front across the region late on Saturday and
the cold air should return Saturday night, dropping temps back
below normal. The short wave depiction on the GFS moving across
the Southeast on Sunday looks quite dynamic and would induce some
good frontogenesis and isentropic upglide back over the cold air
east of the mtns Sunday morning. If precip were to develop over our
eastern zones on Sunday it would be snow. Right now, our forecast
will remain essentially dry for this day along the lines of the
National Blend, which has by far the most support for no precip. The
point here is not to wish-cast, but to point out this alternate
scenario. We would be remiss to not mention that the operational
GFS has some support from its ensemble showing the western edge
of a band of wintry precip over the eastern zones, so this will be
worth keeping an eye on going forward while managing expectations.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
At KCLT and elsewhere: Dry and VFR conditions to continue across the
area through this evening.  Widespread cirrus has expanded across
the entire terminal forecast area much as expected, and upstream,
some light radar returns are creeping across central Georgia toward
the SC Upstate.  Still think there's some potential for intermittent
light -RA during the mid-morning hours, though how much of what's
currently on radar will actually make it to the ground is debatable.
Expect ceilings to slowly lower through the day but remain VFR.
A steady 8-12kt SW wind should persist through Wednesday, with
increasingly frequent gusts as high as 20kts during the afternoon.
Come this evening, another round of -SHRA could develop along and
south of I-85, this time potentially resulting in MVFR restrictions
developing...and this was handled with PROB30s.  For the mountain
terminals, more respectable precipitation is expected to develop
overnight.  At KAVL, there's limited potential for some very light
SN to develop, but confidence was too low for a mention in the TAF
at this time.  Winds should toggle around to the NW overnight and
remain gusty through daybreak Thursday, then begin gently tapering
off as the day progresses.

Outlook: Dry and VFR conditions linger through at least Friday.
Precipitation and associated restrictions could return as early
as Saturday, but confidence remains low at this time.

&&

.GSP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
NC...Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to noon EST
     Thursday for NCZ051-052.
SC...None.

&&

MPR/PM

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
304 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-062>065-068>072-082-
501>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-150815-
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell-
Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-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-
304 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ051-052-150815-
Swain-Haywood-
304 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

In addition, strong winds and dangerous wind chills appear likely
tonight into Thursday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

In addition, very cold wind chills also will be possible Thursday
night into Friday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

NCZ033-048>050-053-058-059-150815-
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
304 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A northwest flow snow event will impact the North Carolina mountains
this evening through Thursday. Snow accumulations of multiple inches
are possible at elevations above 3500 ft along the Tennessee border,
causing possible roadway impacts at those elevations. Light
accumulations less than 2 inches will occur in lower elevations along
the border, but most valley locations will see accumulations less
than an inch.

In addition, strong winds and dangerous wind chills appear likely
tonight into Thursday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Very cold and potentially dangerous wind chills will be possible
again Thursday night into Friday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

MPR