Freeze Watch

Locations Affected

Cove Creek, NC ∙ Mouth of Wilson, VA ∙ Laxon, NC ∙ Hillsville, VA ∙ Grassy Creek, NC ∙ Copper Hill, VA ∙ Blowing Rock, NC ∙ Lansing, NC ∙ Fries, VA ∙ Laurel Fork, VA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 127 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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