Alert archive / Virginia / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this wind advisory at Jan 23, 2018, 3:34 AM EST for 11 counties in Virginia; 5 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 23, 2018, 12:10 PM EST. It was in force for 22 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2018, 3:34 AM EST (08:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 23, 2018, 12:10 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 24, 2018, 10:00 AM EST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
Counties Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Caswell County, NC, Rockingham County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Carroll County, VA, Charlotte County, VA, City of Danville, VA, City of Galax, VA, City of Roanoke, VA, City of Salem, VA, Floyd County, VA, Grayson County, VA, Halifax County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA, Roanoke County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:36 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
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 78 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
- 1068 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 194 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 229 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
164 WWUS71 KRNK 230834 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 334 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...Gusty Northwest Winds Expected This Afternoon into Early Wednesday... A strong cold front will make its way across the region by mid- morning today. This will lead to a wind shift from south to northwest, becoming gusty by early this afternoon. Strongest winds are expected late this afternoon into the overnight hours. Winds should then begin to abate by early Wednesday morning with pressure gradient beginning to relax. NCZ001-018-VAZ015-232000- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.180123T1800Z-180124T1500Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 334 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY THAT WAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Wednesday. The Wind Advisory that was in effect until 6 AM this morning has been cancelled. * Locations...Ashe and Watauga Counties in northwest North Carolina, and Grayson County in southwest Virginia. * Hazards...Strong gusty northwest winds. * Winds...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Timing...A northwest wind shift is expected by mid-morning today, with winds increasing and becoming gusty early this afternoon. The strongest winds are expected late this afternoon into overnight tonight. Northwest wind gusts should then ease by early morning Wednesday. * Impacts...These winds may down small trees or tree limbs...as well as power lines. Loose outdoor objects should be secured. Winds this strong can make travel difficult, especially 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. && $$ VAZ007-009-WVZ042-230945- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180123T1100Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Mercer- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bluefield, and Flat Top 334 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has cancelled the Wind Advisory. South to southwest winds have remained below Wind Advisory criteria overnight across Tazewell, Smyth and Mercer Counties. Further strengthening is not anticipated. Therefore, the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. $$ NCZ002-VAZ016-017-022-232000- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.180123T1800Z-180124T1500Z/ Alleghany NC-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of Sparta, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 334 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * Locations...The Blue Ridge Mountains including and southwest of Roanoke. * Hazards...Strong northwest wind gusts * Winds...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...A northwest wind shift is expected by mid-morning today, with winds increasing and becoming gusty early this afternoon. The strongest winds are expected late this afternoon into overnight tonight. Northwest wind gusts should then ease by early morning Wednesday. * Impacts...These winds may down small trees or tree limbs...as well as power lines. Loose outdoor objects should be secured. Winds this strong can make travel difficult, especially 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. && $$ Loconto
5 follow-up statements
064 WWUS71 KRNK 231710 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1210 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...Strong winds across the Piedmont of North Carolina and parts of southside Virginia this afternoon... ...Gusty Northwest Winds Also Expected This Afternoon into Early Wednesday along the Blue Ridge... A strong cold front is moving east across the Piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina. Strong wind gusts are occurring along the leading edge of the front. Behind the front, winds were also quite gusty with the strongest winds across the higher elevations of the Blue Ridge. Winds across the piedmont will subside after sunset, but winds across the higher elevations near the Blue Ridge will continue to blow through the night. NCZ005-006-VAZ044-058-059-232300- /O.EXB.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.180123T1710Z-180123T2300Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Pittsylvania-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Danville, South Boston, and Keysville 1210 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. * Locations...Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania Counties in Virginia. Rockingham and Caswell Counties in North Carolina, including the City of Danville. * Hazards...Strong wind gusts leading to falling trees and tree limbs. * Winds...Westerly 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds early this afternoon, diminishing toward sunset. * Impacts...These winds may down small trees or tree limbs...as well as power lines. Loose outdoor objects should be secured. Winds this strong can make travel difficult, especially 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. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-240115- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.180123T1800Z-180124T1500Z/ 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 1210 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * Locations...The Blue Ridge Mountains including and southwest of Roanoke. * Hazards...Strong northwest wind gusts. * Winds...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds are expected late this afternoon into overnight tonight. Northwest wind gusts should then ease by early morning Wednesday. * Impacts...These winds may down small trees or tree limbs...as well as power lines. Loose outdoor objects should be secured. Winds this strong can make travel difficult, especially 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. && $$
474 WWUS71 KRNK 232029 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 329 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...Gusty Northwest Winds Tonight and Early Wednesday along the Blue Ridge... A strong cold front which has moved through the Mid-Atlantic Region is causing strong winds across the higher elevations along the Blue Ridge. Strongest wind gusts are expected to occur along the Blue Ridge Parkway from Roanoke into the the mountains of Northwest North Carolina. NCZ005-006-VAZ044-058-059-232130- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T2300Z/ Rockingham-Caswell-Pittsylvania-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Danville, South Boston, and Keysville 329 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has cancelled the Wind Advisory for the Piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina. Winds are subsiding across the Piedmont. The front has moved into eastern Virginia and North Carolina with the strongest winds closer to the coastal areas. There were reports of scattered downed trees across Pittsylvania and Halifax counties earlier today. $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-240430- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180124T1500Z/ 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 329 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * Locations...The Blue Ridge Mountains including and southwest of Roanoke. * Hazards...Strong northwest wind gusts. * Winds...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds are expected overnight tonight. Northwest wind gusts should then ease early morning Wednesday. * Impacts...These winds may down small trees or tree limbs...as well as power lines. Loose outdoor objects should be secured. Winds this strong can make travel difficult, especially 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. && $$
976 WWUS71 KRNK 240350 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1050 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...Gusty Northwest Winds Tonight and Early Wednesday along the Blue Ridge... Winds will be strong and gusty behind a cold front tonight. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-241400- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180124T1500Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 1050 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * Locations...The Blue Ridge Mountains including and southwest of Roanoke. * Hazards...Strong northwest wind gusts. * Winds...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Overnight tonight. Northwest wind gusts should then ease Wednesday morning. * Impacts...These winds may down small trees or tree limbs...as well as power lines. Loose outdoor objects should be secured. Winds this strong can make travel difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. && $$
566 WWUS71 KRNK 240841 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 341 AM EST Wed Jan 24 2018 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-241500- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180124T1500Z/ 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 341 AM EST Wed Jan 24 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Locations...The Blue Ridge Mountains from Roanoke southwest to North Carolina. * Hazards...Strong northwest wind gusts. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through mid morning. * Impacts...These winds may down small trees or tree limbs, which could lead to isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects should be secured. Winds this strong can make travel difficult, especially 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. && $$
175 WWUS71 KRNK 241434 AAA NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 934 AM EST Wed Jan 24 2018 ...Westerly winds to diminish into this afternoon... NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-241545- /O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180124T1500Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 934 AM EST Wed Jan 24 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... Strong westerly winds should continue to slowly decrease this afternoon as a passing upper disturbance exits. However some gusts to around 45 mph may still occur especially across the higher ridges through midday. Northwest winds will again increase overnight as another impulse slides across, but speeds are expected to stay below advisory criteria at this time. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 3:46 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Danville | 29 min |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.