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GREENVILLE — Residents across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia are urged to prepare as a High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory go into effect Friday evening through Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg.
Forecasts indicate northwest winds sustained at 20 to 35 mph, with widespread gusts of 55 to 65 mph, and isolated gusts up to 75 mph possible across higher elevations and ridge tops. Areas under a Wind Advisory can still expect gusts up to 50 mph, capable of causing damage and dangerous travel conditions…