Last Updated on March 18, 2022 5:57 pm
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-WVZ042>044-507-508-182300-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell,Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski,Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax,Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bluefield,Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs,Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle555 PM EDT Fri Mar 18 2022
Strong wind gusts expected through 8:00 PM.
Strong wind gusts are being reported along and west of the BlueRidge Parkway. Just before 5:00 PM, a peak wind gust of 58 MPHwas reported at the Mercer County Airport, near Bluefield, WestVirginia. There have been several reports of 35 to 45 mph windgusts across the area. These winds are associated with aweakening area of showers.
Winds of this magnitude may down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building until thewinds subside.
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