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Wind Advisory for Watauga & Ashe for January 19-20, 2023

Last Updated on January 19, 2023 12:07 pm

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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, Bedford,
Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg,
White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
1202 PM EST Thu Jan 19 2023

…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY…

  • WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
    expected.
  • WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest, and
    southeast West Virginia, along and west of the Blue Ridge.
  • WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday.
  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
    Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
    result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

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