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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
233 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-171845-
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-
233 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Wind Advisory.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are requested to report hail of any size, as well
as any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
227 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-170230-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260317T0600Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-
Including the cities of Independence, Boone, Troutdale, Whitetop,
Volney, and West Jefferson
227 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches
  above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
  Grayson County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Strong winds
  could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rapidly falling temperatures are expected
  this afternoon with rain showers changing to snow. Snow is
  expected to accumulate across the higher elevations this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Once it starts snowing, please slow down and use caution while
traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1207 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ011>020-022>024-032>035-043-WVZ044-507-170015-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260317T0600Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of New Castle, Lexington, Boone, Bedford,
Fincastle, Radford, West Jefferson, Independence, Wilkesboro,
Pulaski, Galax, Clifton Forge, Lewisburg, Pearisburg, Wytheville,
Covington, Rocky Mount, Alderson, Hot Springs, White Sulphur
Springs, Troutdale, Roanoke, Amherst, Whitetop, Volney, Sparta,
Buena Vista, Salem, Dobson, Martinsville, Floyd, Stuart,
Blacksburg, and Union
1207 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* 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 Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will pass through the
  region this afternoon associated with blustery winds and falling
  temperatures.

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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