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Location: Roanoke, VA
Elevation: 1070ft
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Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:58 AM Mar. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, especially
at the higher elevations.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:22 AM Mar. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SLIPPERY ROADS THROUGH TUESDAY...

Snow showers may lead to additional accumulations, mainly for the
western mountains tonight, tapering off to flurries tomorrow.
Other locations will see snow ending tonight. Wet or snowy roads
may remain slick as temperatures fall below freezing everywhere.
Temperatures tomorrow will be slow to rise, and areas along and
west of the Blue Ridge will not rise above freezing, keeping some roads
slippery.

Please use caution if driving. Slow down and allow extra time to
reach your destination.

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