iNWS Alert

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ011-015>020-022>024-WVZ508-290130-
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0004.251229T1200Z-251230T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Giles-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Boone, West Jefferson, Independence,
Floyd, Fincastle, Galax, New Castle, Troutdale, Pearisburg,
Sparta, Salem, Hot Springs, Quinwood, Buena Vista, Volney,
Covington, Clifton Forge, Whitetop, Rainelle, Lexington, Duo, and
Roanoke
1220 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO NOON EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected,
especially at higher elevations.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west
central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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