< Wind Advisory North Carolina, Virginia | Effective 03/16/2026 04:28

Wind Advisory North Carolina, Virginia | Effective 03/16/2026 04:28

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 7:28AM EDT until March 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 4:28am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, and Yadkin Counties. In Virginia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description: 
Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Yadkin; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Forcast Office: 
NWS Blacksburg VA