High Wind Warnings for Saturday

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EDT SUNDAY…

* WHAT…West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Southwest winds gusting up to 40 mph will occur late tonight in the higher elevations, then we will have several waves of high wind gusts Saturday into Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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.