Special Weather Statement for Rabun; Habersham; Avery +15 more
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What you need to know
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- Habersham, Rabun, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, Macon and 10 more
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- Moderate
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What is happening
Strong wind gusts are occurring this morning on the downwind side of the Blue Ridge, from near Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, southwest along the Escarpment to near Bearwallow Mountain in North Carolina, and even into far northeast Georgia, including Clayton. Gusts of 35 to 50 mph may briefly occur...
What the bulletin says to do
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Full official description
Bulletin details
Strong wind gusts are occurring this morning on the downwind side of the Blue Ridge, from near Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, southwest along the Escarpment to near Bearwallow Mountain in North Carolina, and even into far northeast Georgia, including Clayton. Gusts of 35 to 50 mph may briefly occur downwind of ridges through late morning. The winds have brought down a few downed trees and power lines in some cases. Take extra caution if out and about this morning, especially if driving under tall trees or if you are in a high-profile vehicle like a truck.
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Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 8:51AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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