...COLDEST AIR SO FAR THIS SEASON AND GUSTY WINDS THROUGH THIS
MORNING WITH COLD TEMPERATURES RETURNING TONIGHT...
.Gusty northwest winds behind a recently passed cold front will
continue to usher in some of the coldest air of the season across
the mountains of North Carolina and Rabun County in Georgia
this morning. The gusty winds combined with cold temperatures
will cause an even colder wind chill effect. Cold high pressure
will settle over the region tonight, resulting in even colder
temperatures for early Monday morning.
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY ABOVE
3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY BELOW
3500 FEET...
* LOCATIONS...The mountains of North Carolina, including the
high elevations of the northern foothills.
* HAZARDS...Very windy conditions and freezing temperatures.
* TIMING...Gusty winds through this morning. Freezing temperatures
through this morning and again tonight into early Monday.
* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the upper 20s.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Freezing
temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.