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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
944 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

NCZ033-048>050-221100-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241123T1200Z/
Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Hot Springs, Walnut, Newland, Marshall,
Burnsville, Ingalls, Spruce Pine, Busick, Mars Hill, Micaville,
Ramseytown, Faust, Swiss, Luck, Poplar, Banner Elk, Allenstand,
and Celo
944 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations mainly of 2 to 3
  inches in lower elevations, and 4 to 6 inches on ridgetops, with a
  few isolated ridgetop locations seeing up to 8 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Avery, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The snow will create snow covered roads and produce
  scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

&&

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NCZ051-052-221100-
/O.CON.KGSP.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241123T1200Z/
Swain-Haywood-
Including the cities of Bryson City, Cove Creek, Luada,
Waterville, Canton, Waynesville, Alarka, Almond, Cruso, and
Wesser
944 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations
  mainly of 2 to 4 inches with 4 to 8 inches on the highest
  ridgetops generally above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Haywood and Swain Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and
  produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down
  tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

&&

$$

RWH