High Wind Warning until 07:00PM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...The Piedmont, northern Sandhills, and northern Coastal Plain of central North Carolina, approximately along and north of a line from the cities of Albemarle to Sanford to Rocky Mount and Tarboro.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. The strongest winds are likely to occur through 2 PM.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JOHNSTON ... MOORE ... WARREN ... WILSON ... LEE ... NASH ... DURHAM ... VANCE ... FRANKLIN ... WAKE ... MONTGOMERY ... GRANVILLE ... ALAMANCE ... CHATHAM ... STANLY ... ORANGE ... HARNETT ... HALIFAX ... RANDOLPH ... EDGECOMBE ... PERSON
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Alamance County Emergency Management Office
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 336-290-0662
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning