Weather Alerts For Elk Mountain, NC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1258 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026 Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe- 1258 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Buncombe, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&