High Wind Watch Sunday into Monday

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING…

WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph possible.

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

WHEN…From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

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…Due to the wet ground, it will be easier for trees to be blown over. There is also extensive ice damage in some areas with broken tree limbs, which may come down. This may also hamper line crews from making needed repairs to power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.