Alert archive / Virginia / Wind Advisories in 2020
Wind Advisory 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this wind advisory at Jan 7, 2020, 2:07 PM EST for 37 counties in Virginia; 9 counties in North Carolina; 4 counties in West Virginia. It took effect at Jan 8, 2020, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2020, 2:07 PM EST (19:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 8, 2020, 6:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 8, 2020, 6:00 PM EST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
All 50 counties
Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Caswell County, NC, Rockingham County, NC, Stokes County, NC, Surry County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Yadkin County, NC, Alleghany County, VA, Amherst County, VA, Appomattox County, VA, Bath County, VA, Bedford County, VA, Bland County, VA, Botetourt County, VA, Buckingham County, VA, Campbell County, VA, Carroll County, VA, Charlotte County, VA, City of Buena Vista, VA, City of Covington, VA, City of Danville, VA, City of Galax, VA, City of Lexington, VA, City of Lynchburg, VA, City of Martinsville, 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, Halifax County, VA, Henry County, VA, Montgomery County, VA, Patrick County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA, Pulaski County, VA, Roanoke County, VA, Rockbridge County, VA, Smyth County, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Wythe County, VA, Greenbrier County, WV, Mercer County, WV, Monroe County, WV, Summers County, WV
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 11 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 61 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
- 2035 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 100 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 438 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 458 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. && $$ PW
5 follow-up statements
670 WWUS71 KRNK 072305 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 605 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-080715- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 605 PM EST Tue Jan 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Grayson County. In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. * WHEN...From tonight to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ 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. && $$
025 WWUS71 KRNK 082304 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 604 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508- 090015- /O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T2300Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe- Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath- Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst- Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 604 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have been decreasing throughout the evening, and that trend is expected to continue through the night. Therefore the advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ VFJ
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 | Grayson | 11 hr |
| Jan 7, 2:07 PM EST | High Wind Warning | RNK | Grayson | 24 hr |
Nearby
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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.