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Forecast calls for high winds, low of 29

By Bill Moss, Published: March 1, 2018

Henderson County could see wind gusts as high as 48 mph Friday as a strong cold front moves into the region tonight, the National Weather Service said.

The chance of rain drops and lows will return to the 30s as the wind-packing front moves through. Winds of 16 to 23 mph overnight are expected, with gusts as high as 41 mph. There's a chance we could see a tenth of an inch of ice.

Friday should be sunny with a high of 51 that will feel much colder. Winds from the northwest will be 22-28 mph with gust as high as 48 mph.  Friday night the low will drop to around 29 with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Saturday should be sunny, with a high near 51. Sunday should remain sunny with a higher of 56.

Duke Energy said had crews ready to deploy in case of power outages. It issued the following advice:

• Stay away from downed or sagging power lines, and do not touch anything that is on or near a power line (i.e., trees or tree limbs, cars, ladders).
• Keep children and family pets away from areas where lines may have fallen (backyards, fields, school yards, etc.).
• If a power line falls across a car that you're in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.
• Report all power line hazards to Duke Energy or your local emergency services department or agency.