Last Updated on December 25, 2021 8:24 am
NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-010-012-015-WVZ042-252100-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0017.211225T0836Z-211226T0600Z/Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Grayson-Mercer-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,Bland, Wytheville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney,Bluefield, and Flat Top336 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY…
WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
WHERE…In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth, Bland, Wythe and GraysonCounties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. InWest Virginia, Mercer County.
WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS… Elevations above 4000 feet are expected toexperience the strongest winds. Gusts up to 55 mph are possibleon Mount Rogers and the Grayson Highlands of Virginia, and atopMount Jefferson and Beech Mountain, North Carolina.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a highprofile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Be sure to secureoutdoor objects, including trash cans and inflatable Christmasdecorations.
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