United States / Southeast / North Carolina
Buncombe County, North Carolina, Friday, October 9, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 10, 12:32 AM EDTVersion 2 · Oct 10, 1:36 AM EDTVersion 3 · Oct 10, 2:43 AM EDTVersion 4 · Oct 10, 5:03 AM EDTVersion 5 · Oct 11, 1:31 AM EDTVersion 6 · Oct 12, 1:14 AM EDT2 official warnings recorded: High Wind Warning. We can’t see: Safety.
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 5:19PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning in high elevations above 3500 feet, east winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory in lower elevations below 3500 feet, east winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of the mountains of western North Carolina, from Graham and Macon counties northeast to Mitchell County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated power outages in lower elevations.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 9, 5:19 PM EDT · expires Oct 10, 1:30 AM EDT · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 11:23AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC”
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning in high elevations above 3500 feet, east winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory in lower elevations below 3500 feet, east winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of the mountains of western North Carolina, from Graham and Macon counties northeast to Mitchell County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated power outages in lower elevations.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 9, 11:23 AM EDT · expires Oct 9, 5:15 PM EDT · Issuer
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Official Warning2 official warnings in effect: High Wind Warning.
Official Warnings
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- $11 Million Gift Will Transform Undergraduate Science at Warren Wilson College · Warren Wilson College · Oct 9, 3:12 PM EDT Published event
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GovernmentActive1 report on this day from 1 source.
Government
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Meetings That Day
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- City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: October 13 , 2026 · Asheville city · Oct 9, 12:19 PM EDT Published event
Local NewsActive13 reports on this day from 2 sources.
Local News
Active13 reports on this day from 2 sources.
- Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT
- Golden State vs. Atlanta in the finals! Shop WNBA Finals tickets now · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT
- Western NC power outage map as high winds, rain hit area · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Nordic walking is trending, but does it really beat an average walk? · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT
- Your Saturday solving session needs a hint? We’ve got you covered. · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT
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- Western NC could see rain, possible flooding as Isaias moves inland · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT Published event
- 12 chefs reveal the kitchen gifts they swear are worth every penny · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT
- See Tuscola football defeat Pisgah in County Clash for first time since 2023 · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Read your daily horoscope for Saturday, October 10, 2026. · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT
- Looking for a sleep tracker without a smartwatch or ring? Meet Hatch · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT
- What we learned from Week 8 of WNC high school football · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Tuscola tops Pisgah in Haywood County Clash · Asheville Citizen-Times · Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Greensboro firefighters deploying to Asheville for Hurricane Isaias response · WFMY-TV · Oct 9, 7:11 PM EDT Published event
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Events
- Flooding In Buncombe County, North Carolina Confirmed · first reported as “Western NC could see rain, possible flooding as Isaias moves inland” by Asheville Citizen-Times · first seen Oct 9, 8:00 PM EDT
- Severe Weather In Buncombe County, North Carolina Confirmed · first reported as “Greensboro firefighters deploying to Asheville for Hurricane Isaias response” by WFMY-TV · first seen Oct 9, 7:11 PM EDT
- Report In Buncombe County, North Carolina Confirmed · first reported as “$11 Million Gift Will Transform Undergraduate Science at Warren Wilson College” by Warren Wilson College · first seen Oct 9, 3:12 PM EDT
- Report In Buncombe County, North Carolina Reported · first reported as “City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: October 13 , 2026” by Asheville city · first seen Oct 9, 12:19 PM EDT