Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 12:37AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 9:37pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* 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...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Wind gusts up to 40 mph can still knock down weaker
rooted or dead trees as the ground has become wet and saturated.
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