North Carolina, Virginia Wind Advisory | Effective 04/18/2026 17:22

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 8:22PM EDT until April 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires: 
April 19, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* 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 to 4 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description: 
Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd
Forcast Office: 
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov