Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 17 at 12:58AM EDT until March 17 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:58pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, especially
at the higher elevations.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia,
and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 5 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; Watauga; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Bedford; Amherst; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: