Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Watch for debris on the highway which may be the result from these gusty winds.

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain softened ground will make it easier for the wind to uproot trees. Watch for debris on the highway which may be the result from these gusty winds.