Alert archive / Virginia / High Wind Warnings in 2017

High Wind Warning 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA

February 12, 201723 counties in Virginia; Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; Greenbrier County, West Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this high wind warning at Feb 12, 2017, 3:16 AM EST for 23 counties in Virginia; Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 12, 2017, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 21 hr. 21 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2017, 3:16 AM EST (08:16 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2017, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 13, 2017, 1:00 PM EST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
All 27 counties

Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Alleghany County, VA, Amherst County, VA, Bath County, VA, Bland County, VA, Botetourt County, VA, Carroll County, VA, City of Buena Vista, VA, City of Covington, VA, City of Galax, VA, City of Lexington, VA, City of Radford, VA, City of Roanoke, VA, City of Salem, VA, Craig County, VA, Floyd County, VA, Giles County, VA, Grayson County, VA, Montgomery County, VA, Pulaski County, VA, Roanoke County, VA, Rockbridge County, VA, Smyth County, VA, Wythe County, VA, Greenbrier County, WV

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 12, 5:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGMaggie, VAONE TREE DOWN ON JOHNS CREEK ROAD
Feb 12, 6:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nw Dugspur, VAONE TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES ALONG DOUBLE CABIN ROAD
Feb 12, 8:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Nnw Sinking Creek, VASEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG DICKS CREEK ROAD BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MAGGIE AND CRAIG SPRINGS CAMP
Feb 12, 9:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sw Salem City, VAONE TREE DOWN ALONG 12 OCLOCK KNOB ROAD
Feb 12, 9:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Wnw Roanoke, VAONE TREE DOWN ALONG CRAIG AVENUE IN SALEM
Feb 13, 12:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGCovington City, VASCATTERED TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY AFTRER MIDNIGHT
Feb 13, 12:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGFincastle, VASCATTERED TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY AFTER MIDNIGHT
Feb 13, 12:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGJefferson, NCSCATTERED TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY AFTER MIDNIGHT
Feb 13, 12:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGLexington City, VAFEW TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY AFTER MIDNIGHT
Feb 13, 12:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGWarm Springs, VAA FEW TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY AFTER MIDNIGHT
Feb 13, 12:50 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 E Rocky Gap, VATREE DOWN ON WILDERNESS CREEK ROAD
Feb 13, 12:50 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Sse Bluefield, VATREE DOWN ON GRAPEFIELD ROAD
Feb 13, 4:18 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 E Mountain Lake, VAGUST TO 64 MPH ON BALD KNOB
Feb 13, 6:15 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGChristiansburg, VA2 TREES DOWN
Feb 13, 6:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Ene Independence, VA1 TREE DOWN ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE
Feb 13, 6:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGWilliamsburg, WVTREE DOWN
Feb 13, 6:35 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Nw Stewartsville, VATREE BLOCKING ROUTE 636 NEAR THE COUNTY LINE
Feb 13, 7:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG6 Nne Lynchburg City, VAWIRES DOWN ON CEDAR GATE ROAD
Feb 13, 7:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGAsbury, WVONE TREE DOWN ON OLD ASBURY ROAD
Feb 13, 7:04 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 E Blowing Rock, NCGUST TO 63 MPH
Feb 13, 7:05 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Ennice, NCGUST TO 63 MPH

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 82 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2017-02-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2017-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 144 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
913 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
144 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
154 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

822 
WWUS71 KRNK 120816
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
316 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...Very Strong Northwest Winds Late Today into Monday...

.A strong cold front will pass east across the region by early
this evening. West to northwest winds will quickly increase 
behind the front and remain very strong through at least midday 
Monday. The strongest winds can be expected along the Blue Ridge,
and Alleghanys, especially Sunday night into early Monday 
morning.

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009>020-022>024-121630-
/O.UPG.KRNK.HW.A.0001.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Marion, 
Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, 
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, and Buena Vista
316 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST
Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Locations...Along and just west of the Blue Ridge mountains,
  including the Alleghanys.

* Hazards...Strong to Damaging Wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Late this afternoon through early afternoon Monday,
  with the strongest winds likely around midnight tonight through
  dawn Monday.

* Impacts...Some property damage and power outages are possible. 
  Trees or large tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be 
  very difficult for high profile vehicles, especially those 
  traveling on southwest to northeast oriented roads across the 
  higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees...
property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high
profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans
and deck furniture...indoors.

&&

$$

VAZ035-121630-
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Amherst-
Including the city of Amherst
316 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST
Monday.

* Locations...Amherst County, but especially closer to the Blue
  Ridge.

* Hazards...Strong to Damaging Wind Gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Starting late this afternoon through early Monday
  afternoon. The strongest winds will occur late this evening
  through dawn Monday.

* Impacts...Some property damage and power outages are possible.
  Trees or large tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be very
  difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees...
property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high
profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans
and deck furniture...indoors.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-032>034-WVZ042>044-507-508-121630-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Stuart, 
Rocky Mount, Bedford, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, 
Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, 
and Rainelle
316 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM
EST Monday.

* Locations...The foothills of Virginia and North Carolina, as
  well as southeast West Virginia, into Tazewell County, Virginia.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Late this afternoon through early Monday afternoon. The
  strongest gusts will occur Sunday night into early Monday
  morning.

* Impacts...A few small or weak trees could be blown down as well
  as tree limbs. Minor property damage and isolated power outages
  are also possible. Travel may be difficult for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
619 
WWUS71 KRNK 121603
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1103 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...Very Strong Northwest Winds Late Today into Monday...

.A strong cold front will pass east across the region by early
this evening. Winds will become northwest and rapidly increase 
behind the front, remain very strong through at least midday 
Monday. The strongest winds can be expected along the Blue Ridge, 
and Alleghanys, especially Sunday night into early Monday morning.

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009>020-022>024-035-130500-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Amherst-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Marion, 
Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, 
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, and Amherst
1103 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* Locations...Along and just west of the Blue Ridge mountains, 
  including the Alleghanys.

* Hazards...Strong to Damaging Wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Late this afternoon through early afternoon Monday, 
  with the strongest winds likely around midnight tonight 
  through dawn Monday.

* Impacts...Some property damage and power outages are possible. 
  Trees or large tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be 
  very difficult for high profile vehicles, especially those 
  traveling on southwest to northeast oriented roads across the 
  higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees...
property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high
profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans
and deck furniture...indoors.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-032>034-WVZ042>044-507-508-130500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Stuart, 
Rocky Mount, Bedford, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, 
Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, 
and Rainelle
1103 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

* Locations...The foothills of Virginia and North Carolina, as 
  well as southeast West Virginia, into Tazewell County, 
  Virginia.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Late this afternoon through early Monday afternoon. 
  The strongest gusts will occur Sunday night into early Monday 
  morning.

* Impacts...A few small or weak trees could be blown down as 
  well as tree limbs. Minor property damage and isolated power 
  outages are also possible. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$

MBS
208 
WWUS71 KRNK 121915
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
215 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...Very Strong Northwest Winds Late Today into Monday...

.A strong cold front will pass east across the region by early
this evening. Winds will become northwest and rapidly increase
behind the front, remain very strong through at least midday
Monday. The strongest winds can be expected along the Blue Ridge,
and Alleghanys, especially Sunday night into early Monday
morning.

WVZ508-130500-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KRNK.HW.W.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
215 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect until 1 PM EST Monday. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Locations...The foothills of Virginia and North Carolina, as 
  well as southeast West Virginia, into Tazewell County, 
  Virginia.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Late this afternoon through early Monday afternoon. 
  The strongest gusts will occur Sunday night into early Monday 
  morning.

* Impacts...A few small or weak trees could be blown down as 
  well as tree limbs. Minor property damage and isolated power 
  outages are also possible. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees...
property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high
profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans
and deck furniture...indoors.

&&

$$

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009>020-022>024-035-130500-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Amherst-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Marion, 
Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, 
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, and Amherst
215 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* Locations...Along and just west of the Blue Ridge mountains, 
  including the Alleghanys.

* Hazards...Strong to Damaging Wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Late this afternoon through early afternoon Monday, 
  with the strongest winds likely around midnight tonight 
  through dawn Monday.

* Impacts...Some property damage and power outages are possible. 
  Trees or large tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be 
  very difficult for high profile vehicles, especially those 
  traveling on southwest to northeast oriented roads across the 
  higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees...
property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high
profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans
and deck furniture...indoors.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-032>034-WVZ042>044-507-130500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Stuart, 
Rocky Mount, Bedford, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, 
Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson
215 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* Locations...The foothills of Virginia and North Carolina, as 
  well as southeast West Virginia, into Tazewell County, 
  Virginia.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Late this afternoon through early Monday afternoon. 
  The strongest gusts will occur Sunday night into early Monday 
  morning.

* Impacts...A few small or weak trees could be blown down as 
  well as tree limbs. Minor property damage and isolated power 
  outages are also possible. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$

MBS
924 
WWUS71 KRNK 130344
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1044 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...Very Strong Northwest Winds Late Today into Monday...

.Northwest winds behind a strong cold front will remain very 
strong through at least midday Monday. The strongest winds can be 
expected along the Blue Ridge, and Alleghanys, tonight into early
Monday morning.

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009>020-022>024-035-WVZ508-131100-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Amherst-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Marion, 
Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, 
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst, Quinwood, Duo,
and Rainelle
1044 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* Locations...Along and just west of the Blue Ridge mountains,
  including the Alleghanys and western Greenbrier County. 

* Hazards...Strong to Damaging Wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...through early afternoon Monday, with the strongest
  winds likely through dawn Monday.

* Impacts...Some property damage and power outages are possible.
  Trees or large tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be very
  difficult for high profile vehicles, especially those traveling
  on southwest to northeast oriented roads across the higher
  elevations. Rapid spread of any wildfires is also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees...
property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high
profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans
and deck furniture...indoors.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-032>034-WVZ042>044-507-131100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Stuart, 
Rocky Mount, Bedford, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, 
Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson
1044 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* Locations...The foothills of Virginia and North Carolina, as 
  well as southeast West Virginia, into Tazewell County, 
  Virginia.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...through early Monday afternoon. The strongest gusts
  will occur tonight into early Monday morning.

* Impacts...A few small or weak trees could be blown down as 
  well as tree limbs. Minor property damage and isolated power 
  outages are also possible. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
203 
WWUS71 KRNK 130814
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
314 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...Strong Northwest Winds This Morning...

.Strong northwest winds will continue this morning, in the wake of
yesterday evenings cold frontal passage. The strongest winds can 
be expected along the Blue Ridge, and Alleghany Highlands. 

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009>020-022>024-035-WVZ508-131600-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Amherst-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Marion, 
Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, 
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst, Quinwood, Duo,
and Rainelle
314 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Locations...Along and just west of the Blue Ridge mountains,
  including the Alleghany Highlands and western Greenbrier County.

* Hazards...Strong to Damaging Wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...through early afternoon, with the strongest winds likely
  this morning.

* Impacts...Some property damage and power outages are possible. 
  Trees or large tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be 
  very difficult for high profile vehicles, especially those 
  traveling on southwest to northeast oriented roads across the 
  higher elevations. Rapid spread of any wildfires is also 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees...
property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high
profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans
and deck furniture...indoors.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-032>034-WVZ042>044-507-131600-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Stuart, 
Rocky Mount, Bedford, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, 
Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson
314 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Locations...The foothills of Virginia and North Carolina, as 
  well as southeast West Virginia, into Tazewell County, 
  Virginia.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...through early afternoon. The strongest gusts will occur
  this morning.

* Impacts...A few small or weak trees could be blown down as 
  well as tree limbs. Minor property damage and isolated power 
  outages are also possible. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
339 
WWUS71 KRNK 131537
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1037 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...Strong Northwest Winds This Morning...

.A strong cold front moved through the Appalachians and central
mid Atlantic region last evening, allowing much colder air to
arrive on strong northwest winds. While the strongest winds 
occurred last night from the mountains of North Carolina, up the 
Blue Ridge, and into the Alleghany Highlands, strong wind gusts 
will persist across the region through this morning.

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009>020-022>024-035-WVZ508-131800-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Amherst-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Marion, 
Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, 
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst, Quinwood, Duo,
and Rainelle
1037 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Locations...Along and just west of the Blue Ridge mountains, 
  including the Alleghany Highlands and western Greenbrier 
  County.

* Hazards...Strong to Damaging Wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 60 mph.

* Timing...through early afternoon, with the strongest winds 
  likely this morning.

* Impacts...Some property damage and power outages are possible. 
  Trees or large tree limbs may be blown down. Travel will be 
  very difficult for high profile vehicles, especially those 
  traveling on southwest to northeast oriented roads across the 
  higher elevations. Rapid spread of any wildfires is also 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees...
property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high
profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans
and deck furniture...indoors.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-032>034-WVZ042>044-507-131800-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Stuart, 
Rocky Mount, Bedford, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, 
Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson
1037 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Locations...The foothills of Virginia and North Carolina, as 
  well as southeast West Virginia, into Tazewell County, 
  Virginia.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* Timing...through early afternoon. The strongest gusts will 
  occur this morning.

* Impacts...A few small or weak trees could be blown down as 
  well as tree limbs. Minor property damage and isolated power 
  outages are also possible. Travel may be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$

MBS
717 
WWUS71 KRNK 131759
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1259 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...Winds will continue to diminish this afternoon...


NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009>020-022>024-035-WVZ508-131900-
/O.EXP.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Amherst-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Marion, 
Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, 
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Amherst, Quinwood, Duo,
and Rainelle
1259 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

Strong winds have diminished and lingering gusts will not cause 
any damage. Therefore the high wind warning will be allowed to 
expire.

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-032>034-WVZ042>044-507-131900-
/O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Stuart, 
Rocky Mount, Bedford, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, 
Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson
1259 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

Strong winds have diminished below advisory criteria. Therefore 
the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 3:16 AM ESTWind AdvisoryRNKBedford, Franklin, Patrick, Tazewell34 hr
Feb 12, 1:41 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBland, Tazewell64 min
Feb 12, 2:11 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKFloyd, Franklin, Pulaski, City of Radford64 min
Feb 12, 5:30 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAlleghany, Ashe45 min
Feb 12, 3:11 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKMonroe, Summers34 min

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Virginia, 2017High Wind Warnings in North Carolina, 2017High Wind Warnings in West Virginia, 2017Every high wind warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.