Last Updated on February 22, 2022 9:08 am
Special Weather StatementNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA903 AM EST Tue Feb 22 2022
NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ015>017-032-221700-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone,Wilkesboro, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax,Floyd, and Stuart903 AM EST Tue Feb 22 2022
…Areas of Dense Fog Across the Higher Terrain This Morning…
Low clouds and light rain have resulted in areas of dense fogacross the higher terrain of the Blue Ridge this morning fromBoone, to Jefferson, to Hillsville northeast toward Bent Mountain.Visibilities in these areas, especially above 2500 ft. will dropto less than 1 mile and in many locations to 1/2 mile or less.This will significantly impact the Blue Ridge Parkway from theNorth Carolina/Virginia line northeast toward Bent Mountain, andInterstate 77 between Hillsville and the North Carolina line.
If you are planning travel through these areas this morning, useextreme caution. If you find yourself in areas of dense fog,reduce speed, allow extra distance between you and the vehicle infront of you, and use low beam headlights.
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