Alert archive / Virginia / High Wind Warnings in 2019
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this high wind warning at Jan 19, 2019, 3:39 PM EST for 7 counties in Virginia; Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 20, 2019, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 21 hr. 12 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
- Jan 19, 2019, 3:39 PM EST (20:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 20, 2019, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 21, 2019, 4:09 AM EST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
Counties Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Carroll County, VA, City of Galax, VA, City of Roanoke, VA, City of Salem, VA, Floyd County, VA, Grayson County, VA, Roanoke County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:43 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 9:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Vinton, VA | TREE DOWN ON A POWER LINE NEAR VARNELL AND 20TH. |
| Jan 20, 9:32 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nnw Charity, VA | TREE DOWN SHOOTING CREEK RD. |
| Jan 20, 9:45 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Blowing Rock, NC | REPORTS ONE TREE DOWN IN BLOWING ROCK. |
| Jan 20, 10:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Roanoke, VA | TREE DOWN OVER MADISON AVE. |
| Jan 20, 10:54 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Pipers Gap, VA | MALLORY RD NEAR POPLAR KNOB RD CLOSED DUE TO TREE DOWN. |
| Jan 20, 10:55 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Sparta, NC | INDICATED MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. |
| Jan 20, 12:09 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wnw Fries, VA | QUARRY RD AT WINDING RD CLOSED DUE TO TREE DOWN. |
| Jan 20, 1:34 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ese Idlewild, NC | FELLED TREE BROUGHT DOWN A POWER LINE. |
| Jan 20, 2:17 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Sse Deep Gap, NC | TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON MOUNTAINVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH RD. ROAD BLOCKED. |
| Jan 20, 3:08 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Se Vinton, VA | RUTROUGH RD CLOSED DUE TO TREE DOWN. |
| Jan 20, 3:13 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 E Floyd, VA | TREE ACROSS FRANKLIN PIKE. BLOCKING ROADWAY. |
| Jan 20, 3:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Independence, VA | TREE DOWN ELK CREEK PARKWAY NORTH OF INDEPENDENCE. |
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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 110 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
- 900 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 275 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 334 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
835 WWUS71 KRNK 192039 CCA NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 339 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...Strong to damaging winds, accumulating snow and low wind chills... .A cold front moving across the region tonight will usher in a shot of Arctic air on Sunday continuing into Sunday night. Strong to damaging wind gusts are expected to occur, which when combined with cold air temperatures will lead to very low wind chills. A period of accumulating snow is expected in southeast West Virginia, the Mountain Empire, Grayson Highlands and the northern mountains of North Carolina. Windy conditions and accumulating snow are expected to end by Monday. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-200400- /O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 339 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday. * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Wind Chills...As low as -15F Sunday night. * Snow Accumulations...1 to 3 inches of snow. * Timing...Winds increase early Sunday morning, along with the beginning of accumulating light snows. Peak winds occur Sunday mid- morning into Sunday night. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values Sunday night. Hazardous accumulating snows, damaging winds and snow accumulations are expected to end Monday morning. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills Sunday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Grayson to Watauga Counties. * Hazards...Damaging wind gusts, dangerous wind chills and accumulating snow. 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. && $$ VAZ016-017-022-200400- /O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 339 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday. * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * Wind Chills...As low as -15F Sunday night. * Timing...Winds increase early Sunday morning. Peak winds occur Sunday mid-morning into Sunday night. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values Sunday night. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills Sunday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Roanoke to Carroll Counties. * Hazards...Damaging winds and dangerous wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees... property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans and deck furniture...indoors. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043-044-047-058-059-200400- /O.COR.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, and Keysville 339 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Wind Chills...in the single digits Sunday night. * Timing...Winds increase early Sunday morning. Peak winds occur Sunday mid-morning into Sunday night. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills Sunday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The northern Piedmont and foothills of North Carolina, and Southside Virginia. * Hazards...Strong winds and low wind chills. 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. && $$
7 follow-up statements
858 WWUS71 KRNK 200345 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1045 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...Strong to damaging winds, snow and low wind chills... .An arctic front crosses the area by Sunday morning, with a surge of strong winds and very cold air moving in behind it. Strong to damaging wind gusts are expected to occur, which when combined with cold air temperatures will lead to very low wind chills, especially Sunday night. A period of accumulating snow is expected across the Grayson Highlands and the northern mountains of North Carolina. Windy conditions and accumulating snow are expected to end by Monday. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-201145- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 1045 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Wind Chills...As low as 15 degrees below zero Sunday night. * Snow Accumulations...1 to 3 inches of snow. * Timing...Winds increase early Sunday morning, along with the beginning of accumulating light snows. Peak winds occur Sunday mid- morning into Sunday night. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values Sunday night. Hazardous accumulating snows, damaging winds and snow accumulations are expected to end Monday morning. * Impacts...Slippery and snow covered roads. Blowing snow with reduced visibilities. Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills Sunday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Grayson to Watauga Counties. * Hazards...Damaging wind gusts, dangerous wind chills and accumulating snow. 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. In addition, expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. If venturing out Sunday and especially Sunday night into Monday morning, wear layers of loose- fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ VAZ016-017-022-201145- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 1045 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * Wind Chills...As low as 15 below zero Sunday night. * Timing...Winds increase early Sunday morning. Peak winds occur Sunday mid-morning into Sunday night. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values Sunday night. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills Sunday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Roanoke to Carroll Counties. * Hazards...Damaging winds and dangerous wind chills. 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. If venturing out Sunday and especially Sunday night into Monday morning, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043-044-047-058-059-201145- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, and Keysville 1045 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Wind Chills...in the single digits Sunday night. * Timing...Winds increase early Sunday morning. Peak winds occur Sunday mid-morning into Sunday night. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills Sunday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The northern Piedmont and foothills of North Carolina, and Southside Virginia. * Hazards...Strong winds and low wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. If venturing out Sunday and especially Sunday night into Monday morning, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$
186 WWUS71 KRNK 200425 CCA NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1125 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...Strong to damaging winds, snow and low wind chills... .An arctic front crosses the area by Sunday morning, with a surge of strong winds and very cold air moving in behind it. Strong to damaging wind gusts are expected to occur, which when combined with cold air temperatures will lead to very low wind chills, especially Sunday night. A period of accumulating snow is expected across the Grayson Highlands and the northern mountains of North Carolina. Windy conditions and accumulating snow are expected to end by Monday. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-201145- /O.COR.KRNK.HW.W.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 1125 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Wind Chills...As low as 15 degrees below zero Sunday night. * Snow Accumulations...1 to 3 inches of snow. * Timing...Winds increase early Sunday morning, along with the beginning of accumulating light snows. Peak winds occur Sunday mid- morning into Sunday night. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values Sunday. Damaging winds and snow accumulations are expected to end Monday morning. * Impacts...Slippery and snow covered roads. Blowing snow with reduced visibilities. Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills Sunday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Grayson to Watauga Counties. * Hazards...Damaging wind gusts, dangerous wind chills and accumulating snow. 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. In addition, expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. If venturing out Sunday and especially Sunday night into Monday morning, wear layers of loose- fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ VAZ016-017-022-201145- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 1125 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * Wind Chills...As low as 15 below zero Sunday night. * Timing...Winds increase early Sunday morning. Peak winds occur Sunday mid-morning into Sunday night. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values Sunday night. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills Sunday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Roanoke to Carroll Counties. * Hazards...Damaging winds and dangerous wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees... property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans and deck furniture...indoors. If venturing out Sunday and especially Sunday night into Monday morning, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043-044-047-058-059-201145- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, and Keysville 1125 PM EST Sat Jan 19 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Wind Chills...in the single digits Sunday night. * Timing...Winds increase early Sunday morning. Peak winds occur Sunday mid-morning into Sunday night. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills Sunday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The northern Piedmont and foothills of North Carolina, and Southside Virginia. * Hazards...Strong winds and low wind chills. 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. If venturing out Sunday and especially Sunday night into Monday morning, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$
512 WWUS71 KRNK 200842 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 342 AM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...Strong to damaging winds, snow and low wind chills... .An arctic front crosses the area this morning, with a surge of strong winds and very cold air moving in behind it. Strong to damaging wind gusts are expected to occur, which when combined with cold air temperatures will lead to very low wind chills, especially later tonight. A period of accumulating snow is expected across the Grayson Highlands and the northern mountains of North Carolina. Windy conditions and accumulating snow are expected to end during Monday. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-201645- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 342 AM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Wind Chills...10 to 15 degrees below zero late tonight. * Snow Accumulations...1 to 3 inches of snow. * Timing...Winds increase early this morning, along with the beginning of accumulating light snow. Peak winds occur mid morning through early afternoon and then again this evening. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values late tonight. Damaging winds and snow accumulations are expected to end Monday morning. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines along with minor structural damage. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. Slippery and snow covered roads. Blowing snow with reduced visibilities. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Grayson to Watauga Counties. * Hazards...Damaging wind gusts, dangerous wind chills and accumulating snow. 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. In addition, expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. If venturing out Sunday and especially Sunday night into Monday morning, wear layers of loose- fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ VAZ016-017-022-201645- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 342 AM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * Wind Chills...5 to 15 below zero late tonight. * Timing...Winds increase early this morning. Peak winds occur mid-morning into early this afternoon with a second surge this evening. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values late tonight. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills Sunday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Roanoke to Carroll Counties. * Hazards...Damaging winds and dangerous wind chills. 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. If venturing out Sunday and especially Sunday night into Monday morning, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043-044-047-058-059-201645- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.190120T1200Z-190121T1200Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, and Keysville 342 AM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Wind Chills...In the single digits late tonight. * Timing...Winds increase this morning. Peak winds occur mid- morning into this evening. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. * Locations...The northern Piedmont and foothills of North Carolina, and Southside Virginia. * Hazards...Strong winds and low wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. If venturing out Sunday and especially Sunday night into Monday morning, wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$
406 WWUS71 KRNK 201656 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1156 AM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...Strong to Damaging winds and Dangerous Wind Chills this afternoon and tonight... .Strong to damaging winds are expected this afternoon and tonight. Snow showers will will persist in the mountains with some accumulation from the Grayson Highlands into the mountains of northwest North Carolina. The combination of cold air and gusty winds will result in dangerous wind chills. VAZ043-044-047-201800- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Henry-Pittsylvania-Buckingham- Including the cities of Martinsville and Danville 1156 AM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has replaced the Wind Advisory. A wind chill advisory is now in effect. Low temperatures will drop down to 5 above to 15 above zero tonight. Winds will be from the northwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. This will result in wind chills around zero by Monday morning. $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-210500- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 1156 AM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Wind Chills...10 to 15 degrees below zero late tonight. * Snow Accumulations...1 to 3 inches of snow. * Timing...Strongest winds will continue into this evening. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values late tonight. Snow accumulations are expected to end Monday morning. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines along with minor structural damage. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. Slippery and snow covered roads. Blowing snow with reduced visibilities. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Grayson to Watauga Counties. * Hazards...Damaging wind gusts, dangerous wind chills and accumulating snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees... property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans and deck furniture...indoors. In addition, expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. If venturing out wear layers of loose- fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ VAZ016-017-022-210500- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 1156 AM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Wind Chills...5 to 15 below zero late tonight. * Timing...Strongest winds continue into this evening. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values late tonight. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Roanoke to Carroll Counties, including Fancy Gap. * Hazards...Damaging winds and dangerous wind chills. 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. If venturing out wear layers of loose- fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ058-059-210500- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, South Boston, and Keysville 1156 AM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Wind Chills...In the single digits late tonight. * Timing...Peak winds into this evening. Coldest wind chills late tonight. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. * Locations...The North Carolina foothills and piedmont and the piedmont of Virginia. * Hazards...Strong winds and low wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. If venturing out wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$
976 WWUS71 KRNK 202055 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 355 PM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...Strong to Damaging winds and Dangerous Wind Chills this afternoon and tonight... .Strong to damaging winds are expected tonight. Snow showers will will persist in the mountains with light accumulation from the Grayson Highlands into the mountains of northwest North Carolina. The combination of cold air and gusty winds will result in dangerous wind chills. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-210500- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 355 PM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Wind Chills...10 to 19 degrees below zero late tonight. * Snow Accumulations...up to 1 inch additional of snow. * Timing...Strongest winds will continue into this evening. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values late tonight. Snow showers will end late tonight. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines along with minor structural damage. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. Slippery and snow covered roads. Blowing snow with reduced visibilities. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Grayson to Watauga Counties. * Hazards...Damaging wind gusts, dangerous wind chills and accumulating snow. 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. In addition, expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. If venturing out wear layers of loose- fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts or wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ VAZ016-017-022-210500- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 355 PM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Wind Chills...5 to 15 below zero late tonight. * Timing...Strongest winds continue into this evening. Wind chills will reach lowest values late tonight. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Roanoke to Carroll Counties, including Fancy Gap. * Hazards...Damaging winds and dangerous wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees... property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans and deck furniture...indoors. If venturing out wear layers of loose- fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ058-059-210500- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, South Boston, and Keysville 355 PM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Wind Chills...In the single digits late tonight. * Timing...Peak winds into this evening. Coldest wind chills late tonight. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees limbs and sporadic power outages. * Locations...The North Carolina foothills and piedmont and the piedmont of Virginia. * Hazards...Strong winds and low wind chills. 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. If venturing out wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$
566 WWUS71 KRNK 210209 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 909 PM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...Strong to Damaging winds and Dangerous Wind Chills tonight... .Strong to damaging winds are expected tonight. The combination of cold air and gusty winds will result in dangerous wind chills. VAZ016-017-022-211015- /O.CAN.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0004.190121T0209Z-190121T1200Z/ Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 909 PM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Monday. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Wind Chills...5 to 15 below zero late tonight. * Timing...Strongest winds continue into this evening. Wind chills will reach lowest values late tonight. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Roanoke to Carroll Counties, including Fancy Gap. * Hazards...Damaging winds and dangerous wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra caution until the winds subside. If venturing out wear layers of loose- fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ058-059-210315- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, South Boston, and Keysville 909 PM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Northwest winds overall have eased up to below advisory levels of greater than 45 mph. Gusts at times to 30 to 40 mph may occur. Expect wind chills overnight to drop to just above zero. $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-211015- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 909 PM EST Sun Jan 20 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Wind Chills...10 to 19 degrees below zero late tonight. * Timing...Strongest winds will continue tonight. Wind chills expected to reach lowest values late tonight. * Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines along with minor structural damage. Very difficult travel through mountain passes. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Grayson to Watauga Counties. * Hazards...Damaging wind gusts and dangerous wind chills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees... property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans and deck furniture...indoors. If venturing out wear layers of loose- fitting, lightweight warm clothing, a hat, and mittens or gloves. The public is encouraged to report wind damage to the National Weather Service via email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov...through Facebook or Twitter...or by calling 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatly appreciated. && $$
339 WWUS71 KRNK 210909 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 409 AM EST Mon Jan 21 2019 ...Winds will continue to diminish through the morning and afternoon... NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-211015- /O.CAN.KRNK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 409 AM EST Mon Jan 21 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Gusty winds will continue into the afternoon, before diminishing during the evening. The combination of cold air and gusty winds will result in dangerously low wind chills. $$ VAZ016-017-022-211015- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190121T1200Z/ Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke- Including the cities of Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem 409 AM EST Mon Jan 21 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Gusty winds will continue into the afternoon, before diminishing during the evening. The combination of cold air and gusty winds will result in dangerously low wind chills. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 3:33 PM EST | Wind Advisory | RNK | Buckingham, Charlotte, Halifax, Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Danville and 1 more | 30 hr |
| Jan 19, 3:52 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | RNK | Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland and 17 more | 40 hr |
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High Wind Warnings in Virginia, 2019High Wind Warnings in North Carolina, 2019Every high wind warning in 2019
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.