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Wind Advisory issued September 30 at 5:16AM EDT until October 01 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts generally up to 50 mph. A few gusts to 60 mph are possible on the highest ridges, at elevations above 5000 feet. * WHERE...All elevations above 3500 feet in Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Graham, Macon, and Northern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Counties Affected:
Graham; Haywood; Macon; Madison; Mitchell; Northern Jackson; Swain; Yancey

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Hurricane Local Statement issued September 30 at 5:09AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

This product covers the western Carolinas and NE Georgia **STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED TO IMPACT PARTS OF THE PIEDMONT OF THE CAROLINAS FROM EARLY THIS MORNING ONWARD** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Cabarrus, Catawba, Chester, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Union NC, and York * STORM INFORMATION: - About 320 miles south-southeast of Charlotte NC or about 340 miles south-southeast of Greenville/Spartanburg SC - 30.8N 79.1W - Storm Intensity 85 mph - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 9 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Ian, a category 1 storm, will make landfall again on the South Carolina coast this afternoon. It will track north northwest across the Carolinas, weakening to a tropical storm tonight, eventually moving north into Virginia on Saturday. Strong and gusty winds will be widespread around the region throughout the day, but peaking this afternoon. Heavy rainfall is expected mainly this afternoon and evening, and may cause localized flash flooding. The flood threat will primarily affect the North Carolina Piedmont, northern North Carolina mountains, and eastern Upstate. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across I-77 corridor and ridgetops in the Carolina mountains. Potential impacts in this area include: - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the remainder of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across the western Carolinas east of I-26 as well as the mountains of western North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Potential impacts include: - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter. Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don`t drown! Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC around 11 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Counties Affected:
Alexander; Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Cabarrus; Caldwell Mountains; Catawba; Cleveland; Davie; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Gaston; Graham; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; Haywood; Henderson; Iredell; Lincoln; Macon; Madison; McDowell Mountains; Mecklenburg; Mitchell; Northern Jackson; Polk Mountains; Rowan; Rutherford Mountains; Southern Jackson; Swain; Transylvania; Union; Yancey

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