“High Wind Warning until 08:00AM Sunday” from Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management : Nixle

Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management

Friday October 9th, 2026 :: 04:49 p.m. EDT

Alert

High Wind Warning until 08:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, mainly in the higher elevations.

* WHERE...Cherokee and Clay Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... CLAY

Instructions:

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Address/Location
Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
59 Hiwassee St
Murphy, NC 28906

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-837-7352

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

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