WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The roof that covers the fueling area of a Wilkes County gas station collapsed on Saturday.
Wilkesboro police says no one was under the shelter, located on U.S. 421 at Addison Avenue, when it came down, and no one was hurt.
The collapse did not damage any adjacent properties.
Officers say they believe the wind is what knocked the shelter down.
Wilkes is among multiple North Carolina Piedmont counties under wind advisories Saturday. The advisory will be in effect for Wilkes from 1 a.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Sunday.
Northwest winds are estimated to be blowing at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
These winds could blow away any objects that are not secured, and tree branches could be knocked down.
The advisory is also in effect for Alleghany County, Davie County, Stokes County, Surry County and Yadkin County, as well as Patrick County, Virginia.
Source: Fox 8 News Channel
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