Wind gusts up to 45 mph prompt advisory for Charlotte region Sunday, forecasters say
A Wind Advisory is in effect for Charlotte through much of Sunday, with forecasters expecting steady winds up to 20 mph and gusts near 45 mph, the National Weather Service reports.
The advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16.
As of 3 p.m. Sunday, about 10,000 homes were without power in Charlotte, Cornelius, Mooresville and Kannapolis, Duke Energy reported.
“Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution,” said in a news release posted just before 5 a.m.
“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.”
Even stronger winds are expected in the North Carolina mountains, with Boone and Asheville forecast to see 30 mph winds and gusts up to 55 mph, forecasters say.
Parts of upstate South Carolina could see 60 mph gusts, NWS officials said in a 6:30 am, statement.
The winds will emerge as a line of thunderstorms crosses the region and some of the storms “may become strong to severe, with locally damaging winds and heavy rainfall as the main threats,” forecaster say.
“Though a low chance, an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out,” the National Weather Service says.
This story was originally published February 16, 2025 at 6:20 AM.