Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 17 at 12:07AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:07pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina,
central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and
southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT early this morning.
* 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:
Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: