Last Updated on October 14, 2024 5:38 am
NCZ001-002-018-019-VAZ009-015-141615-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.241014T0750Z-241014T2200Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wilkes-Smyth-Grayson-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Wilkesboro, Marion,Whitetop, Troutdale, Boone, Volney, Independence, and Sparta350 AM EDT Mon Oct 14 2024
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
WHAT…Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
WHERE…In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Watauga, and WilkesCounties. In Virginia, Grayson and Smyth Counties.
WHEN…Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Winds ofthis magnitude may cause more trees to fall than normal due towind damage and weakened slopes sustained during the passage ofTropical Storm Helene last month. Tree limbs could be blown downand a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Be alert for any damaged or weakened trees in your immediatevicinity. Use extra caution when passing through wooded areas.
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