Active AlertsMcDowell Mountains

What: Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Where: Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties.
When: Until 7 AM EST this morning.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.