3 advisories in effect for 3 regions in the area

• Carroll

  Wind Advisory

  URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 126 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026 Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of Whitetop, Troutdale, Sparta, Floyd, West Jefferson, Independence, Galax, Volney, and Boone 126 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 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. Secure outdoor objects.

• Floyd

  Wind Advisory

  URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 126 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026 Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of Whitetop, Troutdale, Sparta, Floyd, West Jefferson, Independence, Galax, Volney, and Boone 126 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 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. Secure outdoor objects.

• Grayson

  Wind Advisory

  URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 126 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026 Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of Whitetop, Troutdale, Sparta, Floyd, West Jefferson, Independence, Galax, Volney, and Boone 126 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 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. Secure outdoor objects.