Last Updated on February 23, 2019 8:05 am
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Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell,
Marion, 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, Bluefield,
Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs,
Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
156 AM EST Sat Feb 23 2019
…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING…
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday
morning.
* Winds…West 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 60 mph possible.
* Timing…Winds increasing Sunday morning and continuing through
Sunday night into early Monday morning, especially at the higher
elevations.
* Impacts…Tree limbs will be blown down. Trees in waterlogged
soil will topple over, increasing the potential for power
outages. Driving high profile vehicles will be very difficult.
* Locations…Along and west of the Blue Ridge
* Hazards…Strong wind gusts
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph…or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
