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Wind Advisory issued March 22 at 11:56AM EDT until March 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg

...Strong wind gusts expected this afternoon into tonight... .A cold front will drop south across the area, while low pressure deepens over New England. A tight pressure gradient will bring stronger winds to the area this afternoon into tonight. ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... * Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Today through tonight. Strongest will be this afternoon and evening. * Impacts...Downed tree limbs and weaker trees. Isolated power outage. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around. High profile vehicles will have difficulty driving. * Locations...From the foothills of Virginia and North Carolina west into the mountains of West Virginia. * Hazards...Strong winds.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Amherst; Bath; Bedford; Bland; Botetourt; Carroll; Craig; Floyd; Franklin; Giles; Grayson; Montgomery; Patrick; Pulaski; Roanoke; Rockbridge; Smyth; Tazewell; Wythe

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 11:37AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg

...Special Weather Statement For Increased Fire Danger... Strong winds, coupled with low humidity, will pose an increased risk of brush fires this afternoon and evening. The driest conditions are expected along and just east of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Roanoke Virginia, into portions of western North Carolina. A wind advisory is also in effect for wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph, so if new fire starts occur, they will be hard to control. Burning of any type is discouraged today, even during the evening. A strong cold front is expected to cross the area this evening which will enhance the winds through the late evening hours. This special weather statement targets areas which have received little or no precipitation for the last 5 days. Wetting rain has fallen east of Highway 220 in both Virginia and North Carolina which will help mitigate fire danger in the central and eastern parts of the Mid-Atlantic. The mountains, west of the Blue Ridge have received little or no precipitation, however cloud cover, in addition to cooler temperatures and higher humidity, should help limit fire concerns for the High Country of North Carolina, and the Highlands of Virginia and West Virginia.

Counties Affected:
Carroll; Floyd; Franklin; Patrick; Roanoke

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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