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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1222 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

NCZ033-291000-
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0003.251229T1800Z-251230T1200Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Newland, Banner Elk, and Ingalls
1222 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1220 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ011-015>020-022>024-WVZ508-290130-
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0004.251229T1200Z-251230T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Giles-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Boone, West Jefferson, Independence,
Floyd, Fincastle, Galax, New Castle, Troutdale, Pearisburg,
Sparta, Salem, Hot Springs, Quinwood, Buena Vista, Volney,
Covington, Clifton Forge, Whitetop, Rainelle, Lexington, Duo, and
Roanoke
1220 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO NOON EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected,
  especially at higher elevations.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west
  central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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