Last Updated on December 18, 2025 12:58 pm
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Blacksburg VA1243 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-190245-/O.UPG.KRNK.HW.A.0002.251219T1200Z-251220T0000Z//O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0003.251219T1200Z-251220T0300Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Including the cities of Floyd, Salem, West Jefferson, Sparta,Independence, Troutdale, Roanoke, Whitetop, Galax, Boone, andVolney1243 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY…
WHAT…West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
WHERE…In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and WataugaCounties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and RoanokeCounties.
WHEN…From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.
IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especiallyfor high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Watch for falling debris, tree limbs, and downed power lines. Usecaution if you must drive.
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