Concord, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Concord.

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High Wind Watch issued December 18 at 2:00AM EST until December 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and Roanoke Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Surf Advisory issued December 18 at 12:58AM EST until December 19 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southerly winds developing ahead of a strong cold front are expected to lead to a period of large breaking waves from Cape Lookout to Cape Hatteras tonight through early Friday afternoon.

Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 12:31AM EST until December 19 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southerly winds are expected to develop ahead of a cold front this evening, lasting into Friday morning. Additionally, areas of enhanced wind gusts may occur with thunderstorms tonight.

Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 12:15AM EST until December 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 12:15AM EST until December 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.