BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — A high wind warning is in effect until noon Tuesday as west winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph are expected in the mountains. Blue Ridge Energy is on high alert for possible outages in Allegheny, Wilkes and Caldwell counties.
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Temperatures dropped more than 20 degrees Monday in Blowing Rock with windchill readings in the single digits.
Blue Ridge Energy has alerted customers about the possibility of outages resulting from the extreme windy conditions.
Crews are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond to any outages as they arise.
A crew in Ashe County said strong winds took down trees in the Fleetwood community knocking out power to dozens of customers. They expect to be working through the night.
“We want to keep their meters turning and their heat on especially this time of year,” said Ethan Shepherd, with Blue Ridge Energy.
Residents and visitors are advised to remain cautious throughout the wind event as conditions are expected to worsen. Blue Ridge Energy will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on power restoration efforts if necessary.
VIDEO: Monday’s forecast update
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