1027 PM EDT Fri May 17 2019 Franklin-Patrick-Floyd-Montgomery-Roanoke-Bedford- 1027 PM EDT Fri May 17 2019 .NOW... At 1024 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front along a line extending from near Thaxton to Alum Ridge, moving east at 35 mph. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will follow the increase in wind speed. Locations impacted include... Roanoke... Vinton... Bedford... Rocky Mount... and Floyd. Brief, gusty winds to 40 mph will accompany the front.