Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:24AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 10:24pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* 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 this afternoon 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 today 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