The following is a briefing from the NWS Blacksburg office as of Thursday March 06, 2025 6:20 AM

Threats: High wind gusts today

Location: Southeast West Virginia, and the mountains and foothills of Virginia and North Carolina

Timing:
Today and tonight

Overview and Impacts:
Wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph expected through this evening across the mountains and foothills.
Strongest gusts, up to 60 mph, will be today at higher elevations, especially along the southern Blue Ridge. This includes Fancy Gap where I-77 crosses the ridge line.
Travel hazard to high profile vehicles.
Downed trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages.