Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 11:20AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 8:20am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph
expected, with isolated gusts up to 60 mph along ridge lines
greater than 3500 ft.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
Grayson, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer,
Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong easterly to southeasterly winds from
the remnants of Isaias will move over the region Saturday into
Sunday, which may lead to downed trees and power poles and
subsequently power outages across higher terrain locations from NW
North Carolina to SE West Virginia.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Ashe; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Grayson; Mercer; Summers; Western Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov