Last Updated on March 12, 2022 7:21 am
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
344 AM EST Sat Mar 12 2022
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-121645-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220313T0600Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke,
and Salem
344 AM EST Sat Mar 12 2022
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY…
- WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
- WHERE…In Virginia, Grayson, Carroll, Floyd and Roanoke
Counties. In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Watauga and Ashe
Counties. - WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Sunday.
- IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs and weaker trees could be blown down and a few power
outages may result. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The cold wind chills as low as 5 below
zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
