Last Updated on January 14, 2025 2:14 pm
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Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of Volney, Galax, Floyd, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Sparta, Independence, West Jefferson, and Boone
208 PM EST Tue Jan 14 2025
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY…
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM EST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected.
* WHERE…In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga
Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties.
* WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EST
Wednesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to
10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.