Last Updated on March 3, 2023 4:13 am
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-032000-/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.230304T0000Z-230304T1500Z//O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230303T1200Z-230304T0000Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo,and Rainelle331 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM ESTTHIS EVENING……HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AMEST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph withgusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southeastwinds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and WataugaCounties. In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia,Western Greenbrier County.
* WHEN…For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10AM EST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morningto 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Poweroutages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially forhigh profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Higher elevation locations will experienceslightly higher gusts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and aroundtrees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels ofyour home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution ifyou must drive.
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