Last Updated on January 1, 2022 10:56 am

NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-020000-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0001.220101T1551Z-220102T0600Z/Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney1051 AM EST Sat Jan 1 2022

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY…

  • WHAT…Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

  • WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages mayresult.

  • 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.