A winter storm warning and a wind advisory in effect for Floyd, and Highland, Regions

• Floyd,

  Wind Advisory

  URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 758 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024 Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of Independence, Galax, Roanoke, West Jefferson, Whitetop, Troutdale, Floyd, Salem, Sparta, Volney, and Boone 758 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and Roanoke Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Weak and dead trees, along with 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.

• Highland,

  Winter Storm Warning

  URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 141 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024 Western Highland-Western Grant-Western Pendleton- 141 AM EST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with locally 12 to 18 inches along the ridgetops. Winds may gust as high as 50 mph Friday afternoon into Friday night. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Heavy snow is most likely Thursday afternoon, and then again late Friday morning through Friday night. Strong winds and snow could lead to downed trees and power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.