High Wind Warning

Locations Affected

Roanoke, VA ∙ Trout Dale, VA ∙ Beech Mountain, NC ∙ Lambsburg, VA ∙ Creston, NC ∙ Simpsons, VA ∙ Jefferson Ashe County Airport, NC ∙ Roaring Gap, NC ∙ Stevens Creek, VA ∙ Vilas, NC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 416 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and Roanoke Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * 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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