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Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 3:37PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...AREAS OF BLACK ICE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP OVERNIGHT ACROSS THE NC MOUNTAINS... An extremely cold air mass will quickly move into the Southeast tonight in the wake of the cold front. With recent rainfall, any water on roadways will freeze as temperatures plunge below freezing. This flash freeze may result in the development of black ice. Caution is advised for anyone traveling tonight.

Counties Affected:
Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Henderson; Madison; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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High Wind Warning issued January 19 at 2:54PM EST until January 20 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...VERY WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY... .Very windy conditions will persist at elevations above 3500 feet through the afternoon hours and into the early evening hours ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavier showers developing later today could enhance the wind gusts in a few locations, including even in the lowest valleys. While winds may briefly subside later this evening, a strong cold front will move across the region after midnight. Winds in the wake of the front will turn from the northwest and become very strong and gusty, even in the valleys. Damaging winds will be possible during the day Sunday, especially along and near the Blue Ridge escarpment. ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * LOCATIONS...The North Carolina Blue Ridge, from Henderson County north to Avery County. * HAZARDS...Strong to damaging winds. * TIMING...Winds will turn from the northwest around daybreak and continue through Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from shortly after sunrise Sunday into the afternoon hours. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Winds may gust to 70 mph or more on the higher peaks and ridge tops. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages can be expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Counties Affected:
Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Henderson; McDowell Mountains; Mitchell; Rutherford Mountains; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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