NWS High Wind Warning (Alleghany County)

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High Wind Warning issued January 20 at 3:42AM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Strong to damaging winds, snow and low wind chills... .An arctic front crosses the area this morning, with a surge of strong winds and very cold air moving in behind it. Strong to damaging wind gusts are expected to occur, which when combined with cold air temperatures will lead to very low wind chills, especially later tonight. A period of accumulating snow is expected across the Grayson Highlands and the northern mountains of North Carolina. Windy conditions and accumulating snow are expected to end during Monday. ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Wind Chills...10 to 15 degrees below zero late tonight. * Snow Accumulations...1 to 3 inches of snow. * Timing...Winds increase early this morning, along with the beginning of accumulating light snow. Peak winds occur mid morning through early afternoon and then again this evening. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values late tonight. Damaging winds and snow accumulations are expected to end Monday morning. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines along with minor structural damage. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. Slippery and snow covered roads. Blowing snow with reduced visibilities. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Grayson to Watauga Counties. * Hazards...Damaging wind gusts, dangerous wind chills and accumulating snow.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Ashe; Watauga

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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