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Blacksburg, Virginia – Strong west to northwest winds are expected to impact southwest Virginia and nearby regions from Monday evening through early Tuesday, creating hazardous travel conditions and the potential for damage in higher elevations.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, gusty winds will arrive Monday and intensify overnight, with peak wind gusts expected this evening into the overnight hours. Forecasters say northwest winds gusting between 40 and 60 mph are likely at times, especially along the higher elevations of the Blue Ridge…