The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning for parts of the region on Tuesday, with wind gusts expected to range from 15 to 50+ mph, potentially causing sporadic power outages. An intensifying storm system will bring a cold front, clearing out rain and storms but significantly increasing wind speeds, with gusts around 45 mph expected between 2 am and 9 am Tuesday. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 3 am to noon, with winds possibly gusting 35-45 mph. The advisory period is a critical time for residents to be aware of the wind conditions, as gusts of up to 35-40 mph are also anticipated overnight, following a line of showers and storms. Rain and possible thunder are forecasted between 11 pm and 2 am, with gusty winds more likely towards sunrise. The advisories have been highlighted as a WRAL WEATHER ALERT DAY.
Rain, and possible thunder, on the way between 11pm and 2am for our area. Gusty winds are possible with those, but only more likely as we get toward sunrise tomorrow. Wind advisory in place for 35-45 mph gusts. https://t.co/14S43J6FTw
9:16 pm eT: Strong winds are moving in, behind this line of showers and storms. We could see gusts of up to 35-40 mph overnight. #cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wcnc https://t.co/dOUB046avU
WIND ADVISORY -- We are expecting winds to pick up while you're sleeping, gusting to 35-45 mph for a few hours Tuesday morning. Timeframe to watch is 3am to 12pm. Not expecting widespread outages but a few can't be ruled out. https://t.co/mHZnOjg9o3
WRAL WEATHER ALERT DAY: A Wind Advisory has been issued for most of our area from 3 AM to noon Tuesday. Winds could gust 35-45 mph. On WRAL News at 4 I'll outline the wettest and the windiest times of the next 24 hours. #ncwx @wral https://t.co/qpMtiVVzHe
An intensifying storm system will drag a cold front through the area overnight. It will clear out any remaining rain/few storms but the wind will ramp up dramatically. Roughly between 2am-9am Tuesday, winds will gust around 45 mph. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/2QJNTUOSDQ
The National Weather Service has issued A Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning for parts of our region on Tuesday. We could see some wind gusts in the 15-30mph range with a few gusts as high as 50+mph. Watch for sporadic power outages. https://t.co/svWVM4TlkR