Coastal Storm Brings Heavy Rain, High Winds, and Power Outages to WNC and D.C. Area

A powerful storm from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds, and cold temperatures to Western North Carolina, prompting Weather Warn Days from Sunday to Tuesday. The storm will bring gusty winds, with the likelihood of power outages. Rain will be heaviest in the Foothills, while the mountains may see some light snow showers on Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday morning will be bitterly cold, with temperatures in the lower 20s and wind chills in the single digits. Temperatures will gradually rise later in the week.