Alert archive / North Carolina / High Wind Warnings in 2018

High Wind Warning 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA

October 11, 2018Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; Carroll County, Grayson County, City of Galax, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this high wind warning at Oct 11, 2018, 10:50 AM EDT for Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; Carroll County, Grayson County, City of Galax, Virginia. It took effect at Oct 11, 2018, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 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
Oct 11, 2018, 10:50 AM EDT (14:50 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 11, 2018, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 11, 2018, 11:24 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA

Counties Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Carroll County, VA, City of Galax, VA, Grayson County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:47 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
Oct 11, 11:00 AM EDTFLASH FLOODGalax City, VANUMEROUS ROADS CLOSED ACROSS THE CITY OF GALAX DUE TO FLOODING, WITH REPORTS COMING IN AS EARLY AS 11AM AND CONTINUING NOW.
Oct 11, 11:10 AM EDTFLASH FLOOD2 Sse Galax City, VAWARDS MILL BRANCH WAS FLOODED OUT OF ITS BANKS, AND WAS FLOWING SEVERAL INCHES DEEP OVER COAL CREEK ROAD.
Oct 11, 12:45 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD5 S Ennice, NCWATER FLOWING OVER RICH HILL ROAD.ROADDAMAGED.
Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Nnw Ennice, VASIX TO TWELVE TREES DOWN BETWEEN NOON AND 2PM IN THE BAYWOOD COMMUNITY.
Oct 11, 1:11 PM EDTDEBRIS FLOW4 Se Fries, VAMUDSLIDE HAS CLOSED BOTH LANES OF EAST STUART DRIVE BETWEEN GLENDALE RD AND MEADOW ST. CREWS WORKING TO OPEN ROAD.
Oct 11, 1:25 PM EDTDEBRIS FLOW3 N Roaring Gap, NCA LANDSLIDE WHICH OCCURRED ON MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD IN GLADE VALLEY DESTROYED A CAMPER AND AN OUTBUILDING. DEBRIS AND MUD IS BLOCKING THE ROAD. REPORT VIA TWITTER.
Oct 11, 1:30 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD3 Ne Fancy Gap, VAGREENBERRY RD AT LITTLE SNAKE CREEK NEAR FANCY GAP FLOODED AS REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
Oct 11, 1:30 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD5 N Blowing Rock, NCFLASH FLOODING NEAR WATAUGA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER.
Oct 11, 1:33 PM EDTDEBRIS FLOW4 N Roaring Gap, NCLANDSLIDE DISPLACED A TRAILER ALONG MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD
Oct 11, 1:40 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD3 Ene Glade Valley, NCSCENIC VALLEY RD BRIDGE OVER BRUSH CREEK COMPLETELY UNDERWATER WITH DEBRIS FLOATING OVER IT.
Oct 11, 1:45 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD1 Ne Fancy Gap, VAA SMALL CREEK ALONG FISHER ROAD FLOODED RAPIDLY, FORCING THE EVACUATION OF 13 CHILDREN FROM A DAYCARE CENTER.
Oct 11, 1:50 PM EDTDEBRIS FLOW4 Se Fries, VAHEAVY RAIN RESULTED IN A DEBRIS FLOW ALONG EAST STUART DRIVE.
Oct 11, 2:00 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD1 Sw Ivanhoe, VASEVERAL INCHES OF FLOWING WATER ACROSS RAKESTOWN ROAD NEAR POWDER MILL BRANCH CREEK. ROAD IMPASSIBLE.
Oct 11, 2:25 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD4 Nnw Fries, VABRUSH CREEK NEAR IVANHOE ROAD IS WELL OUT OF ITS BANKS, WITH WATER ENTERING NEARBY HOMES, FORCING EVACUATIONS.
Oct 11, 3:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nw Cana, VATREES DOWN BETWEEN 2PM AND 4PM NEAR FANCY GAP HIGHWAY AND PEAKVIEW ROAD.
Oct 11, 3:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Ne Cana, VAMULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ORCHARD GAP RD AND WARDS GAP RD.
Oct 11, 3:33 PM EDTHEAVY RAIN 11.44 Sse Sparta, NCSTORM TOTAL THROUGH NOON THURSDAY
Oct 11, 5:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 W Todd, NCFIVE TO TEN TREES DOWN BETWEEN 4PM AND 6PM IN THE MEAT CAMP COMMUNITY.
Oct 11, 6:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S Jefferson, NCMULTIPLE TREES DOWN, ESPECIALLY IN THE EASTERN SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY, STARTING AT 6PM.
Oct 11, 6:00 PM EDTHEAVY RAIN 8.37Sparta, NCAMOUNT REPORTED IS EVENT TOTAL.
Oct 11, 6:41 PM EDTHEAVY RAIN 8.374 S Sparta, NCTHIS IS THE TOTAL RAIN SO FAR ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE MICHAEL.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 2.8 hours before the alert went out and 127 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2018-10-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 546 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2018-10-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 244 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
546 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
480 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
244 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
300 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.9
Supercell composite
5.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

967 
WWUS71 KRNK 111450 AAA
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1050 AM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...Strong Winds Expected Through Early Friday...

.Michael is expected to track east across North Carolina this 
afternoon. Even though tropical storm force winds will remain 
south into central North Carolina, winds may be strong enough to 
uproot trees and cause power outages. As Michael exits the 
Virginia and North Carolina coast later today, winds will shift 
and increase out of the northwest. Strong winds are then expected 
along and west of the Blue Ridge this afternoon into Friday 
morning.

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-016-112300-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.181011T1800Z-181012T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.181011T1500Z-181012T1500Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, and Galax
1050 AM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 11 AM EDT Friday. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph this 
  afternoon into Friday morning.

* Timing...Through Friday morning.

* Impacts...Strong wind combined with heavy rain will cause 
  numerous downed trees and power outages.

* Locations...North Carolina High Country including the Southwest
  Virginia mountains.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-019-020-023-024-034-035-045>047-WVZ042>044-507-508-
112300-
/O.EXB.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.181011T1500Z-181012T1500Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-
Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Clifton Forge, 
Covington, Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, 
Bedford, Amherst, Lynchburg, Appomattox, Bluefield, Flat Top, 
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, 
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
1050 AM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 11 AM EDT Friday.

* Winds...Winds becoming northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph this afternoon into Friday morning.

* Timing...Through Friday morning.

* Impacts...Strong wind combined with heavy rain will cause  
  downed trees and some power outages.

* Locations...Southeast West Virginia as well as the Virginia
  Highlands into the foothills and piedmont in Virginia.
 
* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-020-112300-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.181011T1500Z-181012T1500Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Yadkin-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, and Yadkinville
1050 AM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph this 
  morning. Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this 
  afternoon into Friday morning.

* Timing...Today into Friday morning.

* Impacts...Strong wind combined with heavy rain may cause
  numerous downed trees and power outages.

* Locations...Northwest North Carolina foothills.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ004>006-VAZ044-058-059-112300-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.181011T1500Z-181012T1500Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Pittsylvania-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Danville, 
South Boston, and Keysville
1050 AM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Winds...North 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...This afternoon into early Friday.

* Impacts...Strong wind combined with heavy rain will cause 
  downed trees and power outages.

* Locations...Northwest North Carolina piedmont and Southside 
  Virginia.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This wind advisory is for wind gusts up to 40 mph combined with
wet grounds to uproot trees. Be prepared for possible power
outages.

&&

$$

VAZ010>014-017-018-022-032-033-043-112300-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.181011T1500Z-181012T1500Z/
Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke-Patrick-
Franklin-Henry-
Including the cities of Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, 
Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, Stuart, 
Rocky Mount, and Martinsville
1050 AM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this 
  afternoon into Friday morning.

* Timing...Through Friday morning.

* Impacts...Strong wind combined with heavy rain will cause 
  downed trees and power outages.

* Locations...Southwest Virginia mountains and foothills.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This wind advisory is for wind gusts up to 40 mph combined with
wet grounds to uproot trees. Be prepared for possible power
outages.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
608 
WWUS71 KRNK 111837
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
237 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...Strong Winds Expected Through Early Friday...

.Michael is expected to track east of the area this evening. As 
Michael exits the coast tonight, winds will continue to increase 
out of the northwest. The strongest winds are expected across 
southern and eastern sections into this evening and west of the 
Blue Ridge tonight into Friday morning.

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-016-120245-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181012T1500Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, and Galax
237 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph this
  evening into Friday morning.

* Timing...Through Friday morning.

* Impacts...Strong wind combined with heavy rain will cause 
  numerous downed trees and power outages.

* Locations...North Carolina High Country including the 
  Southwest Virginia mountains.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-020-120245-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181012T1500Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Yadkin-
Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, and Yadkinville
237 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this
  evening into Friday morning.

* Timing...Into Friday morning.

* Impacts...Strong wind combined with heavy rain may cause 
  numerous downed trees and power outages.

* Locations...Northwest North Carolina foothills.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ004>006-VAZ044-058-059-120245-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181012T1500Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Pittsylvania-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Danville, 
South Boston, and Keysville
237 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Winds...North 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Into early Friday.

* Impacts...Strong wind combined with heavy rain will cause 
  downed trees and power outages.

* Locations...Northwest North Carolina piedmont and Southside 
  Virginia.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This wind advisory is for wind gusts up to 40 mph combined with
wet grounds to uproot trees. Be prepared for possible power
outages.

&&

$$

VAZ010>014-017-018-022-032-033-043-120245-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181012T1500Z/
Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke-Patrick-
Franklin-Henry-
Including the cities of Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, 
Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, Stuart, 
Rocky Mount, and Martinsville
237 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this 
  afternoon into Friday morning.

* Timing...Through Friday morning.

* Impacts...Strong wind combined with heavy rain will cause 
  downed trees and power outages.

* Locations...Southwest Virginia mountains and foothills.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This wind advisory is for wind gusts up to 40 mph combined with
wet grounds to uproot trees. Be prepared for possible power
outages.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-019-020-023-024-034-035-045>047-WVZ042>044-507-508-
120245-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181012T1500Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-
Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Clifton Forge, 
Covington, Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, 
Bedford, Amherst, Lynchburg, Appomattox, Bluefield, Flat Top, 
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, 
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
237 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph  
  into Friday morning.

* Timing...Through Friday morning.

* Impacts...Strong wind combined with heavy rain will cause 
  downed trees and some power outages.

* Locations...Southeast West Virginia as well as the Virginia 
  Highlands into the foothills and piedmont in Virginia.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

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.

&&

$$
775 
WWUS71 KRNK 120324
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1124 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...Gusty Winds Through Early Friday...

.Michael continues to track east and away from the area. As such,
winds will gradually subside, however, they will continue to be
gusty at times through early Friday morning. Due to the very wet 
ground, it does not take a lot to topple trees.


NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-016-121130-
/O.CAN.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181012T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181012T1500Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, and Galax
1124 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 11 AM EDT Friday. The High
Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Through Friday morning.

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts combined with the wet ground may 
  cause downed trees and power outages.

* Locations...Areawide. 

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory is for strong wind gusts, and impacts which 
may occur from having very wet ground which makes it easier to 
topple trees will less than normal wind speeds. If you encounter a
downed tree, be aware the ground around that particular tree may 
be unstable enough that other trees may fall in close proximity.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-WVZ042>044-507-508-120430-
/O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181012T1500Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bluefield, Flat Top, 
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, 
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
1124 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Winds west of the Appalachian Divide are decreasing, thus the wind
advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ010>014-017>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-
059-121130-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-181012T1500Z/
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-
Pulaski-Montgomery-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-
Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, 
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, 
Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington,
Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, 
Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, 
Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
1124 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing...Through Friday morning.

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts combined with the wet ground may
  cause downed trees and power outages.

* Locations...Areawide.

* Hazards...Strong wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Wind Advisory is for strong wind gusts, and impacts which 
may occur from having very wet ground which makes it easier to 
topple trees will less than normal wind speeds. If you encounter a
downed tree, be aware the ground around that particular tree may 
be unstable enough that other trees may fall in close proximity.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 10, 11:05 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKAlleghany, Surry, Wilkes6 hr
Oct 11, 4:43 AM EDTWind AdvisoryRNKAlleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry and 3 more30 hr
Oct 11, 4:52 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKWatauga6 hr
Oct 11, 7:05 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKAlleghany, Ashe, Wilkes6 hr
Oct 11, 8:15 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKSurry, Yadkin6 hr
Oct 11, 10:01 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKStokes6 hr
Oct 11, 10:38 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKWatauga5 hr
Oct 11, 10:59 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKRockingham10 hr
Oct 11, 11:08 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKRockingham40 hr
Oct 11, 11:08 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKCaswell, Rockingham61 hr
Oct 11, 12:54 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKAlleghany, Ashe, Wilkes6 hr
Oct 11, 1:36 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKWilkes15 hr
Oct 11, 1:37 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKSurry, Yadkin25 hr
Oct 11, 1:38 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKCaswell12 hr
Oct 11, 2:14 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKSurry, Yadkin3 hr
Oct 11, 3:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKCaswell, Rockingham65 min
Oct 11, 3:42 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKCaswell, Rockingham48 min
Oct 11, 3:57 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKStokes3 hr
Oct 11, 4:02 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKWatauga6 hr
Oct 11, 4:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKCaswell, Rockingham64 min
Oct 11, 5:09 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKSurry, Yadkin6 hr
Oct 11, 6:52 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKStokes6 hr
Oct 10, 9:31 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKCarroll, Grayson, City of Galax45 hr
Oct 10, 9:31 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKMontgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford42 hr
Oct 10, 9:31 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKGiles48 hr
Oct 11, 12:30 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKBland, Giles, Pulaski, Wythe9 hr
Oct 11, 2:22 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBotetourt, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington38 min
Oct 11, 2:31 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBotetourt, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington29 min
Oct 11, 7:26 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKCarroll, Grayson, City of Galax6 hr
Oct 11, 9:22 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKBland, Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell, Wythe, City of Radford6 hr
Oct 11, 11:08 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKHalifax4 days
Oct 11, 11:08 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKHalifax4 days
Oct 11, 11:27 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKCity of Salem9 hr
Oct 11, 1:09 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKCarroll, City of Galax6 hr
Oct 11, 1:13 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKGrayson6 hr
Oct 11, 1:43 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKAppomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Halifax12 hr
Oct 11, 2:02 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKRoanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem22 hr
Oct 11, 2:43 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyRNKRoanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem6 hr
Oct 11, 3:10 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKBland, Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell, Wythe, City of Radford6 hr
Oct 11, 3:19 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKAmherst7 hr
Oct 11, 3:23 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKCraig18 hr
Oct 11, 4:14 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville6 hr
Oct 11, 4:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKAppomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania58 min
Oct 11, 4:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKBuckingham53 min
Oct 11, 6:32 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKPittsylvania29 hr
Oct 11, 6:32 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKCampbell, Charlotte, Halifax51 hr
Oct 11, 6:32 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax3 days
Oct 11, 6:47 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKCarroll, City of Galax12 hr
Oct 11, 7:10 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRNKGiles3 hr

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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.