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High Wind Watch
Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Roanoke
High Wind Watch issued December 18 at 2:00AM EST until December 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Alert Description
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and Roanoke Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Safety Instructions
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Time Information
Effective
Dec 19, 2025, 12:00 PM
Expires
Dec 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
Issued
Dec 18, 2025, 7:00 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
National Weather Service