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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this wind advisory at Apr 5, 2017, 3:39 PM EDT for 26 counties in Virginia; 6 counties in North Carolina; 4 counties in West Virginia. It took effect at Apr 6, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 31 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2017, 3:39 PM EDT (19:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 6, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 7, 2017, 3:17 PM EDT
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
All 36 counties
Caswell County, NC, Rockingham County, NC, Stokes County, NC, Surry County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Yadkin County, NC, Alleghany County, VA, Amherst County, VA, Bath County, VA, Bedford County, VA, Bland County, VA, Botetourt County, VA, Campbell County, VA, City of Buena Vista, VA, City of Covington, VA, City of Danville, VA, City of Lexington, VA, City of Lynchburg, VA, City of Martinsville, VA, City of Radford, VA, Craig County, VA, Franklin County, VA, Giles County, VA, Henry County, VA, Montgomery County, VA, Patrick County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA, Pulaski County, VA, Rockbridge County, VA, Smyth County, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Wythe County, VA, Greenbrier County, WV, Mercer County, WV, Monroe County, WV, Summers County, WV
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:41 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 60 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1647 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
143 WWUS71 KRNK 051939 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 339 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ... Very Strong Winds Expected Thursday through Friday... .A area of low pressure will deepen as it tracks from the Ohio Valley into New York on Thursday and Friday. As a result very strong and gusty northwest winds will develop across the Appalachians. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-061200- /O.UPG.KRNK.HW.A.0002.170406T1600Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0003.170406T1200Z-170408T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 339 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Locations...Generally along and near the Blue Ridge from Boone, North Carolina to Roanoke, Virginia. * Hazards...Very strong, gusty, and potentially damaging northwest wind. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Thursday through Friday. Winds will increase sharply behind a cold front Thursday morning and will continue into Friday afternoon. * Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and power lines, all of which can result in scattered power outages. High profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads should exercise extreme caution. Motorists along I-81 and I-77 should be prepared for very strong cross winds. 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. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ007-009>014-018>020-023-024-032>035-043>045- WVZ042>044-507-508-061200- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0010.170406T1200Z-170408T0000Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth- Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath- Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry- Pittsylvania-Campbell-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 339 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * Locations...southeast West Virginia, southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina, mainly along and on either side of the Blue Ridge, and into the foothills and piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina. * Hazards...Strong, gusty northwest wind. * Winds...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Thursday through Friday. * Impacts...Trees and tree limbs may be blow down. Isolated power outages are possible. High profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads should exercise caution. Motorists along I-81 and I-77 should be prepared for strong cross winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. && $$
5 follow-up statements
309 WWUS71 KRNK 060738 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 338 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ... Very Strong Winds Expected Today through Friday... .An area of low pressure will deepen as it tracks from the Ohio Valley into New York today into Friday. As a result very strong and gusty northwest winds will develop across the Appalachians by this afternoon through Friday. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-061545- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.170406T1200Z-170408T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 338 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * Locations...Generally along and near the Blue Ridge from Boone, North Carolina to Roanoke, Virginia. * Hazards...Very strong, gusty, and potentially damaging northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Today through Friday. Winds will increase sharply behind a cold front this morning and will continue into Friday afternoon. * Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and power lines, all of which can result in scattered power outages. High profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads should exercise extreme caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for very strong cross winds. 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. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ007-009>014-018>020-023-024-032>035-043>045- WVZ042>044-507-508-061545- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0010.170406T1200Z-170408T0000Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth- Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath- Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry- Pittsylvania-Campbell-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 338 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * Locations...Southeast West Virginia, southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina, mainly along and on either side of the Blue Ridge, and into the foothills and piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina. * Hazards...Strong, gusty northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 or 55 mph. * Timing...Today through Friday. * Impacts...Trees and tree limbs may be blow down. Isolated power outages are possible. High profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads should exercise caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for strong cross winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. && $$
611 WWUS71 KRNK 061339 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 939 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ... Very Strong Winds Expected Today through Friday... .An area of low pressure will deepen as it tracks from the Ohio Valley into New York today into Friday. As a result very strong and gusty northwest winds will develop across the Appalachians by this afternoon through Friday. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-062000- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 939 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * Locations...Generally along and near the Blue Ridge from Boone, North Carolina to Roanoke, Virginia. * Hazards...Very strong, gusty, and potentially damaging northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Today through Friday. Winds will increase sharply behind a cold front this morning and will continue into Friday afternoon. * Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and power lines, all of which can result in scattered power outages. High profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads should exercise extreme caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for very strong cross winds. 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. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ007-009>014-018>020-023-024-032>035-043>045- WVZ042>044-507-508-062000- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth- Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath- Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry- Pittsylvania-Campbell-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 939 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * Locations...Southeast West Virginia, southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina, mainly along and on either side of the Blue Ridge, and into the foothills and piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina. * Hazards...Strong, gusty northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 or 55 mph. * Timing...Today through Friday. * Impacts...Trees and tree limbs may be blow down. Isolated power outages are possible. High profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads should exercise caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for strong cross winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. && $$
447 WWUS71 KRNK 061954 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 354 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ... Very Strong Winds Expected Today through Friday... .An area of low pressure will deepen as it tracks from the Ohio Valley into New York today into Friday. As a result very strong and gusty northwest winds will develop across the Appalachians by this afternoon through Friday. VAZ022-070400- /O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ Roanoke- Including the cities of Roanoke and Salem 354 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * Temperatures...Falling into the low 30s Friday night, specific to the Freeze Watch. * Locations...Along and near the Blue Ridge. * Hazards...Very strong, gusty, and potentially damaging northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Winds continnue to increase tonight lasting into Friday. Freezing temperatures develop overnight Friday, specific to the Freeze Watch. * Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and power lines, all of which can result in scattered power outages. High profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads should exercise extreme caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for very strong cross winds. Freezing temperatures may damage or kill crops and plants if protective actions are not taken. 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. A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-070400- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 354 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * Locations...Generally along and near the Blue Ridge. * Hazards...Very strong, gusty, and potentially damaging northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Today through Friday. Winds will increase sharply behind a cold front this morning and will continue into Friday afternoon. * Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and power lines, all of which can result in scattered power outages. High profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads should exercise extreme caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for very strong cross winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees... property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans and deck furniture...indoors. && $$ NCZ003-004-019-020-VAZ023-024-032>035-043-045-070400- /O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ Surry-Stokes-Wilkes-Yadkin-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Campbell- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, and Lynchburg 354 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * Temperatures...Falling into the low 30s Friday night, specific to the Freeze Watch. * Locations...Southeast West Virginia, southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina, mainly along and on either side of the Blue Ridge, and into the foothills and piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina. * Hazards...Strong, gusty northwest winds. Freezing temperatures Friday night. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 or 55 mph. Temperatures falling below freezing Friday night, specific to the Freeze Watch. * Timing...Winds continue to increase tonight through Friday. Freezing temperatures expected to develop overnight Friday, specific to the Freeze Watch. * Impacts...Trees and tree limbs may be blow down. Isolated power outages are possible. High profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads should exercise caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for strong cross winds.Freezing temperatures may damage or kill crops and plants if protective actions are not taken. 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. A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ007-009>014-018>020-044-WVZ042>044-507-508-070400- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski- Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Pittsylvania-Mercer-Summers- Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Danville, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 354 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * Locations...Southeast West Virginia, southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina, mainly along and on either side of the Blue Ridge, and into the foothills and piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina. * Hazards...Strong, gusty northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 or 55 mph. * Timing...Winds continue to increase overnight tonight through Friday. * Impacts...Trees and tree limbs may be blow down. Isolated power outages are possible. High profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads should exercise caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for strong cross winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. && $$ VAZ046-070400- /O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ Appomattox- Including the city of Appomattox 354 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * Locations...Appomattox County. * Hazards...Freezing temperatures. * Temperatures...Falling into the low 30s Friday night. * Timing...Temperatures falling below freezing Friday night. * Impacts...Freezing temperatures may damage or kill crops and plants if protective actions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$
642 WWUS71 KRNK 070814 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 414 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...Very Strong Northwest Winds Expected to Persist Today... ...Freezing Temperatures Possible Overnight... .An area of low pressure across New England will drift slowly east and deepen today. As a result very strong and gusty northwest winds will persist across the region through early this evening. As winds diminish especially east of the mountains overnight, temperatures may fall to near or just below freezing in locations just east of the Blue Ridge by early Saturday morning. VAZ022-071615- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ Roanoke- Including the cities of Roanoke and Salem 414 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * Temperatures...Falling into the lower 30s by late tonight, specific to the Freeze Watch. * Locations...Along and near the Blue Ridge. * Hazards...Very strong, gusty, and potentially damaging northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Winds will continue to persist today before diminishing this evening. Freezing temperatures develop overnight, specific to the Freeze Watch. * Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and power lines, all of which can result in scattered power outages. High profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads should exercise extreme caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 should be prepared for very strong cross winds. Freezing temperatures may damage or kill crops and plants if protective actions are not taken. 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. A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-071615- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 414 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Locations...Generally along and near the Blue Ridge. * Hazards...Very strong, gusty, and potentially damaging northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing...Strong winds will persist through early this evening before diminishing. * Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and power lines, all of which can result in scattered power outages. High profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads should exercise extreme caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for very strong cross winds. 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. && $$ NCZ003-004-019-020-VAZ023-024-032>035-043-045-071615- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Wilkes-Yadkin-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin- Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Campbell- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, and Lynchburg 414 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * Temperatures...Falling into the low 30s late tonight, specific to the Freeze Watch. * Locations...Southeast West Virginia, southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina, mainly along and on either side of the Blue Ridge, and into the foothills and piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina. * Hazards...Strong, gusty northwest winds. Freezing temperatures late tonight. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 or 55 mph. Temperatures falling below freezing late tonight, specific to the Freeze Watch. * Timing...Strong winds will persist through early this evening before diminishing. Freezing temperatures expected to develop late tonight, specific to the Freeze Watch. * Impacts...Trees and tree limbs may be blow down. Isolated power outages are possible. High profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads should exercise caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for strong cross winds.Freezing temperatures may damage or kill crops and plants if protective actions are not taken. 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. A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ007-009>014-018>020-044-WVZ042>044-507-508-071615- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski- Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Pittsylvania-Mercer-Summers- Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Danville, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 414 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Locations...Southeast West Virginia, southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina, mainly along and on either side of the Blue Ridge, and into the foothills and piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina. * Hazards...Strong, gusty northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 or 55 mph. Locally higher gusts possible along the ridges within snow showers this morning. * Timing...Strong winds to persist through early this evening. * Impacts...Trees and tree limbs may be blow down. Isolated power outages are possible. High profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads should exercise caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for strong cross winds. 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. && $$ VAZ046-071615- /O.CON.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ Appomattox- Including the city of Appomattox 414 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * Locations...Appomattox County. * Hazards...Freezing temperatures. * Temperatures...Falling into the low 30s by early Saturday. * Timing...Temperatures falling below freezing late Friday night. * Impacts...Freezing temperatures may damage or kill crops and plants if protective actions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$
526 WWUS71 KRNK 071917 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 317 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...Strong gusty winds along the Blue Ridge until early evening... ...Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight with Frost... .Gusty winds have been the strongest this afternoon along the Blue Ridge and will continue to do so until early evening. As winds diminish into the evening, falling temperatures into the low to mid teens will produce freeze conditions and areas of patchy frost overnight and just before sunrise. This will be hazardous to those locations east of the Blue Ridge where the growing season has been declared as begun. VAZ022-080500- /O.CAN.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0011.170407T1917Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.FR.Y.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ Roanoke- Including the cities of Roanoke and Salem 317 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. A Frost Advisory has also been issued. This Frost Advisory is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled, and the Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * Temperatures...Dropping into the lower 30s. * Locations...Along and near the Blue Ridge in and adjacent to the cities of Roanoke and Salem. * Hazards...Strong gusty northwest winds through 8 pm. Patchy frost developing overnight. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph through 8pm. Winds then steadily fall through the overnight to values less than 5 mph by the pre-dawn hours. * Timing...Gusty winds will continue through the rest of the afternoon, diminishing by early evening. Temperatures will be the coldest and wind speeds the lightest before sunrise, supporting the development of patchy frost. * Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and power lines. High profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads should exercise extreme caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 should be prepared for strong cross winds. Freezing temperatures may damage or kill crops and plants if protective actions are not taken. 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. A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-080000- /O.CAN.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0011.170407T1917Z-170408T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 317 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * Locations...Generally along and near the Blue Ridge. * Hazards...Strong gusty northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Strong winds will persist through early this evening before diminishing by early evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and power lines. High profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads should exercise extreme caution. Motorists along Interstate 81 and Interstate 77 should be prepared for very strong cross winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. && $$ VAZ023-024-034-035-045-080500- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.W.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell- Including the cities of Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bedford, Amherst, and Lynchburg 317 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. The Wind Advisory has been cancelled. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * Temperatures...Falling to lows in the low 30s. * Locations...The north-central Virginia Piedmont to the Blue Ridge foothills. * Hazards...Freezing temperatures and areas of frost. * Timing...Areas of frost develops after midnight tonight as temperatures fall below 36 degrees and wind speeds continue to diminish. Temperatures will be the coldest and wind speeds the lightest before sunrise. Temperatures warm above freezing by mid-morning. * Impacts...Freezing temperatures will kill crops, potted plants and other sensitive vegetation if protective actions are not taken to prevent freeze damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ NCZ003-004-019-020-VAZ032-033-043-080500- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.FR.Y.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-Henry- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Stuart, Rocky Mount, and Martinsville 317 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. The Wind Advisory has been cancelled. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * Temperatures...Falling to lows in the low to mid 30s. * Locations...The foothills of Virginia and North Carolina east of the Blue Ridge. * Hazards...Patchy frost. * Timing...Temperatures will fall below 36 degrees overnight tonight. Temperatures will be the coldest and wind speeds the lightest before sunrise, supporting the development of patchy frost. * Impacts...Patchy frost may damage or kill crops, potted plants and other sensitive vegetation if protective actions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. && $$ NCZ005-006-VAZ007-009>014-018>020-044-WVZ042>044-507-508-072030- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski- Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Pittsylvania-Mercer-Summers- Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Danville, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 317 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Though it is still breezy, wind gusts are generally below Advisory criteria. Wind gusts up to 35 mph can be expected through mid to late afternoon with a steady diminishing trend expected through that time. Therefore, the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. $$ VAZ046-080500- /O.UPG.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.W.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ Appomattox- Including the city of Appomattox 317 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * Locations...Appomattox County. * Hazards...Freezing temperatures and areas of frost. * Temperatures...In the lower 30s. * Timing...Temperatures falling below freezing after midnight. Temperatures will be the coldest and wind speeds the lightest before sunrise, supporting the development of frost. * Impacts...Freezing temperatures may damage or kill crops and plants and other sensitive vegetation if protective actions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ VAZ047-080500- /O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.W.0001.170408T0600Z-170408T1300Z/ Buckingham- 317 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * Locations...Buckingham COunty. * Hazards...Freezing temperatures and areas of frost. * Temperatures...In the low 30s. * Timing...Temperatures falling below freezing after midnight. Temperatures will be the coldest and wind speeds the lightest before sunrise, supporting the development of frost. * Impacts...Freezing temperatures and areas of frost may damage or kill crops and plants and other sensitive vegetation if protective actions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ Loconto
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Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Apr 5, 4:48 AM EDT | High Wind Watch | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Roanoke, City of Galax, City of Roanoke and 1 more | 11 hr |
| Apr 5, 3:39 PM EDT | High Wind Warning | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Roanoke, City of Galax, City of Roanoke and 1 more | 48 hr |
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