HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and Upstate South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will result in cold wind
chills across the mountains early Saturday morning, and some blowing snow near the Tennessee border.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared for possible power outages. Take time now to fasten or
shelter loose objects in a safe location prior to the onset of high winds.
