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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
414 AM EST Tue Jan 14 2025

NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ014>017-022-032-033-141300-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Patrick-Franklin-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone,
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, Stuart,
and Rocky Mount
414 AM EST Tue Jan 14 2025

...Strong, gusty wind this morning...

Expect wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph along the Blue Ridge this
morning. This includes on Bent Mountain, through Fancy Gap and
into the northwest North Carolina mountains.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Strong cross winds are expected along I-77 near
Fancy Gap. Use extra caution.

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