Last Updated on January 3, 2020 3:46 pm
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Patrick-
Franklin-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke,
Salem, Stuart, and Rocky Mount
330 PM EST Fri Jan 3 2020
…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING…
* WHAT…Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE…In Virginia, Grayson, Carroll, Floyd, Roanoke, Patrick
and Franklin Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC
and Watauga Counties.
* WHEN…From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest gusts will be immediately
along and near the crest of the Blue Ridge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.
