Alert archive / North Carolina / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this high wind warning at Jan 7, 2020, 2:07 PM EST for Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; Grayson County, Virginia. It took effect at Jan 7, 2020, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. 3 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 7, 2020, 2:07 PM EST (19:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 7, 2020, 6:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 8, 2020, 2:03 PM EST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
Counties Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Grayson County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:11 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 8, 9:44 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 E Aho, NC | |
| Jan 8, 11:09 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 Nne West Jefferson, NC | |
| Jan 8, 11:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 N Meat Camp, NC |
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, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 140 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
- 1758 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 95 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 331 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 295 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
420 WWUS71 KRNK 071907 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 207 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-080315- /O.UPG.KRNK.HW.A.0002.200108T1100Z-200108T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.200107T2300Z-200108T2300Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 207 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ007-009>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-080315- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.200108T1100Z-200108T2300Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd- Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick- Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 207 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-080315- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.200108T1100Z-200108T2300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 207 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ PW
4 follow-up statements
670 WWUS71 KRNK 072305 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 605 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-080715- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 605 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. * WHEN...From tonight to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ007-009>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-080715- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.200108T1100Z-200108T2300Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd- Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick- Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 605 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-080715- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.200108T1100Z-200108T2300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 605 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 07
742 WWUS71 KRNK 080721 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 221 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-081530- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 221 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. * WHEN...From tonight to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ007-009>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-081530- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.200108T1100Z-200108T2300Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd- Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick- Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 221 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-081530- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.200108T1100Z-200108T2300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 221 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
541 WWUS71 KRNK 081535 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1035 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-082300- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 1035 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ VAZ007-009>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-082300- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd- Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick- Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 1035 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-082300- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 1035 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia and north central and northwest North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
568 WWUS71 KRNK 081903 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 203 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-082300- /O.CAN.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ /O.EXA.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 203 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-082015- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 203 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to be gusty until sunset, speeds generally under 40 mph. $$ VAZ007-009>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-082300- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd- Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick- Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 203 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected along the ridge crests. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 3:21 AM EST | High Wind Watch | RNK | Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga | 11 hr |
| Jan 7, 2:07 PM EST | Wind Advisory | RNK | Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry and 3 more | 28 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in North Carolina, 2020High Wind Warnings in Virginia, 2020Every high wind warning in 2020
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.