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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
211 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-191815-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
211 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina and
southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A few storms may produce strong wind gusts this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
126 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-190130-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0008.260419T1000Z-260419T2000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of Whitetop, Troutdale, Sparta, Floyd, West
Jefferson, Independence, Galax, Volney, and Boone
126 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected, especially along the higher ridges.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga
  Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

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WP

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