Alert archive / Virginia / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 9, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this wind advisory at Apr 3, 2018, 4:21 AM EDT for 27 counties in Virginia; 5 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 4, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 3, 2018, 4:21 AM EDT (08:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 4, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2018, 1:31 AM EDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
All 32 counties
Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Surry County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Alleghany County, VA, Amherst County, VA, Bath County, VA, Bedford 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, Franklin County, VA, Giles County, VA, Grayson County, VA, Montgomery County, VA, Patrick County, VA, Pulaski County, VA, Roanoke County, VA, Rockbridge County, VA, Smyth County, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Wythe County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:25 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 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 84 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
- 16 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -336 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 710 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 213 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 382 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
059 WWUS71 KRNK 030821 CCA NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 421 AM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018 ...Strong and Gusty West to Northwest Winds Expected Wednesday and Wednesday Night... .A strong cold front will move through the region late tonight and Wednesday. In the wake of the frontal passage, gusty west to northwest winds are expected to develop especially along and near the Blue Ridge. Wind gusts to near 50 mph will be possible at the higher elevations, with gusts of 45 to 50 mph common near the Blue Ridge late Wednesday morning into the evening hours. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ012>017-022-033-032100- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.180404T1500Z-180405T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson- Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Franklin- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, and Rocky Mount 421 AM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * Locations...Near and along the Blue Ridge from the Northwest North Carolina mountains, and southwest Virginia from Grayson County northeast to Roanoke County. * Hazards...Strong wind gusts. * Winds...West to Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. * Timing...Late Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning. * Impacts...Possible downed weaker trees, especially those weakened by recent heavy wet snows and prior wind storms. Isolated to scattered power outages will be possible. High profile vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, and large tractor-trailers will need to be alert for strong cross winds on north-south oriented roadways. 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. && $$ RAB
7 follow-up statements
924 WWUS71 KRNK 031940 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 340 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018 ...Strong and Gusty West to Northwest Winds Expected Wednesday and Wednesday Night... .A strong cold front will move through the region late tonight and Wednesday. In the wake of the frontal passage, gusty west to northwest winds are expected to develop especially along and near the Blue Ridge. Wind gusts to near 50 mph will be possible at the higher elevations near the Blue Ridge late Wednesday morning into the evening hours. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ012>017-022-033-040345- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.180404T1500Z-180405T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson- Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Franklin- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, and Rocky Mount 340 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * Locations...Near and along the Blue Ridge from the northwest North Carolina mountains, and southwest Virginia from Grayson County northeast to Roanoke County. * Hazards...Strong wind gusts. * Winds...West to Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * Timing...Late Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning. * Impacts...Possible downed weaker trees, especially those weakened by recent heavy wet snows and prior wind storms. Isolated to scattered power outages will be possible. High profile vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, and large tractor-trailers will need to be alert for strong cross winds on north-south oriented roadways. 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. && $$ RCS
681 WWUS71 KRNK 040204 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1004 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018 ...Strong and Gusty West to Northwest Winds Expected Wednesday into Wednesday Night... .A strong cold front will move through the region late tonight and Wednesday. In the wake of the frontal passage, gusty west to northwest winds are expected to develop especially along and near the Blue Ridge. Wind gusts to near 50 mph will be possible at the higher elevations near the Blue Ridge late Wednesday morning into the evening hours. VAZ007-009>011-018>020-023-024-034-035-041015- /O.EXA.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.180404T1500Z-180405T1200Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt- Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bedford, and Amherst 1004 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * Locations...Near and along the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Highlands as well as parts of the Mountain Empire region and western parts of the New River Valley. * Hazards...Strong wind gusts. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Increasing during the day Wednesday and lasting through Wednesday evening. * Impacts...Possible downed weaker trees, especially those weakened by recent heavy wet snows and prior wind storms. Isolated to scattered power outages will be possible. High profile vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, and large tractor-trailers will need to be alert for strong cross winds on north-south oriented roadways. 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. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ012>017-022-033-041015- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.180404T1500Z-180405T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson- Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Franklin- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, and Rocky Mount 1004 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * Locations...Near and along the Blue Ridge from the northwest North Carolina mountains, and southwest Virginia from Grayson County northeast to Roanoke County. * Hazards...Strong wind gusts. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Increasing during the day Wednesday and lasting through late Wednesday night. * Impacts...Possible downed weaker trees, especially those weakened by recent heavy wet snows and prior wind storms. Isolated to scattered power outages will be possible. High profile vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, and large tractor-trailers will need to be alert for strong cross winds on north-south oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. && $$
826 WWUS71 KRNK 040632 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 232 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...Strong and Gusty West to Northwest Winds Expected Today into Tonight... .A strong cold front will move through the region this morning. In the wake of the frontal passage, gusty west to northwest winds are expected to develop especially along and near the Blue Ridge. Wind gusts to near 50 to 55 mph will be possible. The strongest winds will be at the higher elevations near the Blue Ridge late this morning into the evening hours. NCZ003-019-VAZ032-041445- /O.EXB.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.180404T1200Z-180405T1200Z/ Surry-Wilkes-Patrick- Including the cities of Dobson, Wilkesboro, and Stuart 232 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * Locations...Near the Blue Ridge from the northwest North Carolina into Southwest Virginia * Hazards...Strong wind gusts. * Winds...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Increasing late this morning and lasting through Wednesday night. Strongest will be from late this morning into early Wednesday evening. * Impacts...Possible downed weaker trees, especially those weakened by recent heavy wet snows and prior wind storms. Isolated to scattered power outages will be possible. High profile vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, and large tractor-trailers will need to be alert for strong cross winds on north-south oriented roadways. 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. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-033>035-041445- /O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.180404T1200Z-180405T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe- Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath- Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 232 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * Locations...Near and along the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Highlands as well as parts of the Mountain Empire region and western parts of the New River Valley. * Hazards...Strong wind gusts. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Timing...Increasing after dawn today and lasting through Wednesday evening. * Impacts...Possible downed weaker trees, especially those weakened by recent heavy wet snows and prior wind storms. Isolated to scattered power outages will be possible. High profile vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, and large tractor-trailers will need to be alert for strong cross winds on north-south oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. && $$
248 WWUS71 KRNK 041403 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1003 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...Strong and Gusty West to Northwest Winds Expected Today into Tonight... .A strong cold front is moving across the region this morning. In the wake of the frontal passage, gusty west to northwest winds are expected to develop especially along and near the Blue Ridge. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph will be possible. The strongest winds will be at the higher elevations near the Blue Ridge into the evening hours. NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-042215- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180405T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles- Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA- Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford- Amherst- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, 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, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 1003 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * Locations...Near and along the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Highlands as well as parts of the Mountain Empire region and western parts of the New River Valley. * Hazards...Strong wind gusts. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Timing...into this evening. * Impacts...Possible downed weaker trees, especially those weakened by recent heavy wet snows and prior wind storms. Isolated to scattered power outages will be possible. High profile vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, and large tractor-trailers will need to be alert for strong cross winds on north-south oriented roadways. 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. && $$ RCS
650 WWUS71 KRNK 041903 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 303 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...Strong and Gusty West to Northwest Winds Expected This Afternoon into Tonight... .A strong cold front has moved across the region today. In the wake of the frontal passage, gusty west to northwest winds have developed, especially along and near the Blue Ridge. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph will be possible. The strongest winds will be at the higher elevations near the Blue Ridge into the evening hours. NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-050315- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180405T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles- Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA- Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford- Amherst- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, 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, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 303 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * Locations...Near and along the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Highlands as well as parts of the Mountain Empire region and western parts of the New River Valley. * Hazards...Strong wind gusts. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Timing...into this evening. * Impacts...Possible downed weaker trees, especially those weakened by recent heavy wet snows and prior wind storms. Isolated to scattered power outages will be possible. High profile vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, and large tractor-trailers will need to be alert for strong cross winds on north-south oriented roadways. 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. && $$ RCS
994 WWUS71 KRNK 050357 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1157 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...Strong and Gusty West to Northwest Winds Expected This Afternoon into Tonight... .A strong cold front moved across the region Wednesday. In the wake of the frontal passage, gusty west to northwest winds had developed, especially along and near the Blue Ridge. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph will be possible. The strongest winds will be at the higher elevations near the Blue Ridge. NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-051200- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180405T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles- Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA- Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford- Amherst- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, 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, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 1157 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * Locations...Near and along the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Highlands as well as parts of the Mountain Empire region and western parts of the New River Valley. * Hazards...Strong wind gusts. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Timing...tonight. * Impacts...Possible downed weaker trees, especially those weakened by recent heavy wet snows and prior wind storms. Isolated to scattered power outages will be possible. High profile vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, and large tractor-trailers will need to be alert for strong cross winds on north-south oriented roadways. 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. && $$
721 WWUS71 KRNK 050531 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 131 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018 NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-050645- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180405T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles- Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA- Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford- Amherst- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone, Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 131 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Northwest winds continue to subside across the region early this morning, with high pressure building in from Kentucky. A few higher elevations, mainly above 3500 feet, may still experience a few gusts up to 40 mph through 4am, but most of the area will keep gusts under 35 mph. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 10:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Giles | 64 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.