Last Updated on February 16, 2025 7:42 am
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ014>017-022>024-032>035-161800-/O.UPG.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T2100Z//O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0001.250216T1700Z-250217T2100Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Including the cities of Galax, Stuart, Whitetop, Independence,Roanoke, Fincastle, Lexington, Salem, Volney, Rocky Mount, BuenaVista, Amherst, Sparta, Blacksburg, Boone, Floyd, Bedford, WestJefferson, and Troutdale300 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025
…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY…
WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.Locally higher gusts are possible at higher elevations.
WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina and central, southcentral, southwest, and west central Virginia.
WHEN…From noon today to 4 PM EST Monday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Many treelimbs that were broken or partially broken during the freezingrain earlier this week may be blown down resulting in debris onroads and additional power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use caution parking or working around trees thatmay have broken or weak branches. Be prepared for debris on roadwaysand sidewalks.
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