Good morning, and hold on to your hat!
The winds have been roaring all night, and when you live surrounded by acres of trees wind is loud.
Continued 40+ mph gusts this morning. In the 20s F outside, with a high in the mid-40s F, so its chilly. Streams and creeks are high with low-lying areas flooded. Many school districts are delayed so buses and students aren't out in the dark.
That's your report from the Blue Ridge, oldest mountains in the U.S. Have a very blustery day, as Pooh would say!