Last Updated on February 17, 2023 5:26 am
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Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 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, Stuart, Rocky Mount,
Bedford, and Amherst
408 AM EST Fri Feb 17 2023
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina and central,
south central, southwest and west central Virginia.
* WHEN…Until 4 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest wind gusts are expected this
evening between 4PM and Midnight. The wet ground will make it
easier for trees topple over…so be mindful if working
outdoors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
