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Wind Advisory for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC – Thursday January 26, 2023

Last Updated on January 26, 2023 9:36 am

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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.

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