Last Updated on February 27, 2023 8:00 am

NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-271615-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.230227T2200Z-230228T1200Z/Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney309 AM EST Mon Feb 27 2023

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM ESTTUESDAY…

* WHAT…South Winds Becoming West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to50 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. InVirginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties.

* WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs and smaller trees could be blown down resulting in a fewpower outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Elevations above 4000 feet could have gustsup to 60 mph Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a highprofile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.