Last Updated on February 17, 2023 5:26 am

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ010>020-022>024-032>035-171715-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0005.230217T1100Z-230218T0900Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Bland,Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd,New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke,Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount,Bedford, and Amherst408 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mphexpected.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina and central,south central, southwest and west central Virginia.

* WHEN…Until 4 AM EST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest wind gusts are expected thisevening between 4PM and Midnight. The wet ground will make iteasier for trees topple over…so be mindful if workingoutdoors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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