Last Updated on January 8, 2024 3:07 pm
NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-090400-/O.UPG.KRNK.WI.Y.0001.240109T0000Z-240110T0000Z//O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0001.240109T0000Z-240110T0000Z/Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top,Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle257 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024
…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM ESTTUESDAY…
* WHAT…Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mphexpected.
* WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. InVirginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In WestVirginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties.
* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will bedifficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and aroundtrees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels ofyour home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution ifyou must drive.
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