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Wind Advisory for Watauga & Ashe – Aug 31-Sept 1, 2021

Last Updated on August 31, 2021 3:05 pm

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Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield,
and Flat Top
259 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…

  • WHAT…Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph expected. Gusts 25 to 35 mph
    in the higher elevations.
  • WHERE…In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth, and Grayson Counties. In
    North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In West Virginia,
    Mercer County.
  • WHEN…Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
    downed trees are possible with saturated ground. Isolated power
    outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

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