Last Updated on January 26, 2023 9:36 am
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Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, and Galax
850 AM EST Thu Jan 26 2023
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON…
- WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
- WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga
Counties. In Virginia, Grayson and Carroll Counties. - WHEN…Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
- IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Gusty wind will create hazardous driving
conditions for high profile vehicles, including along I-77
through Fancy Gap.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.