2 products issued by NWS for: Blowing Rock NC
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1228 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-191800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0008.260419T1000Z-260419T2000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of Boone, Floyd, Independence, Troutdale, Volney, Sparta, West Jefferson, Galax, and Whitetop 1228 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ EB
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 346 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-200800- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- 346 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. A few storms may produce strong wind gusts this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. A frost or freeze will be possible Monday night into Tuesday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$