Last Updated on September 27, 2024 5:08 am

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Blacksburg VA400 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-271600-/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Including the cities of Independence, Boone, Volney, Tazewell,Marion, Whitetop, Troutdale, and West Jefferson400 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…

  • WHAT…Southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

  • WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,Grayson, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

  • IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use cautionif you must drive.