Last Updated on May 10, 2020 4:42 pm
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke,
and Salem
214 PM EDT Sun May 10 2020
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EDT
MONDAY…
…FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING…
- WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 27 possible. - WHERE…In Virginia, Grayson, Carroll, Floyd and Roanoke
Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga
Counties. - WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon
EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night
through Tuesday morning. - IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions can kill crops as well as other
sensitive, young, and tender vegetation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Strong cross winds can be expected on south-north
oriented roadways, especially at the higher elevations. Secure
outdoor objects.
Take steps again to protect tender plants and vegetation from
more cold, sub-freezing temperatures Monday night and Tuesday
morning.
