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Wind Advisory for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC for Friday & Saturday March 10-11, 2023

Last Updated on March 10, 2023 6:58 am

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Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd
329 AM EST Fri Mar 10 2023

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga
Counties. In Virginia, Grayson, Carroll and Floyd Counties.

* WHEN…From noon today to 10 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
tonight, associated with falling temperatures. Wind chills in
the teens are expected overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

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