Full Notification

Another front moves across this morning while low pressure deepens over New England. A tight pressure gradient will bring stronger winds to the area today into tonight. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is 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.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BOTETOURT ... PATRICK ... MONROE ... GILES ... CRAIG ... WILKES ... FLOYD ... WYTHE ... SMYTH ... MONTGOMERY ... SUMMERS ... AMHERST ... EASTERN GREENBRIER ... ALLEGHANY ... GRAYSON ... ROANOKE ... ALLEGHANY ... BLAND ... WATAUGA ... BATH ... TAZEWELL ... FRANKLIN ... ROCKBRIDGE ... ASHE ... BEDFORD ... SURRY ... MERCER ... CARROLL ... PULASKI

Instructions:

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside.