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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this wind advisory at Nov 14, 2020, 2:06 PM EST for 4 counties in West Virginia; 26 counties in Virginia; Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina. It took effect at Nov 15, 2020, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 28 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2020, 2:06 PM EST (19:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 15, 2020, 6:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 16, 2020, 9:44 AM EST
- In force
- 28 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
All 33 counties
Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Watauga 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, 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), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:09 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 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2347 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 86 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 43 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 97 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
581 WWUS71 KRNK 141906 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 206 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>011-015-019-020-WVZ042>044-507-508- 150315- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.201115T1100Z-201116T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Grayson- Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 206 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in the morning, switching to the west in the afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ RR
8 follow-up statements
314 WWUS71 KRNK 150215 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 915 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>011-015-019-020-WVZ042>044-507-508- 151015- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.201115T1100Z-201116T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Grayson- Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 915 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in the morning, switching to the west in the afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ET
265 WWUS71 KRNK 150914 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 414 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 VAZ016-017-151800- /O.EXB.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.201115T1100Z-201116T1700Z/ Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of Galax and Floyd 414 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected today. West wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...Carroll and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ012>014-018-022>024-033>035-151800- /O.EXA.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.201115T1100Z-201116T0000Z/ Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge- Franklin-Bedford-Amherst- Including the cities of Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 414 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph today. * WHERE...Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Craig, Roanoke, Botetourt, Rockbridge, Franklin, Bedford and Amherst Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-151800- /O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.201115T1100Z-201116T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 414 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected today. West wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...High Country of northwest North Carolina into Grayson County, Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ007-009>011-019-020-WVZ042>044-507-508-151800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.201115T1100Z-201116T0000Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers- Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 414 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph today, becoming west this afternoon. * WHERE...Southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
196 WWUS71 KRNK 151746 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1246 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 VAZ007-009>014-018>020-022>024-033>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-160000- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig- Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford- Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 1246 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph today. * WHERE...Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Craig, Roanoke, Botetourt, Rockbridge, Franklin, Bedford and Amherst Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-160200- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 1246 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected today. West wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...High Country of northwest North Carolina into Grayson County, Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
273 WWUS71 KRNK 151857 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 157 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 VAZ007-009>014-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-160300- /O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1200Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig- Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 157 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this afternoon. West wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph tonight into early Monday morning. * WHERE...Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Craig, Roanoke, Botetourt, Rockbridge, Franklin, Bedford and Amherst Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ022>024-033>035-160300- /O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1700Z/ Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst- Including the cities of Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 157 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this afternoon. West wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Craig, Roanoke, Botetourt, Rockbridge, Franklin, Bedford and Amherst Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-160300- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 157 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected today. West wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...High Country of northwest North Carolina into Grayson County, Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
314 WWUS71 KRNK 152357 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 657 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 VAZ007-009>014-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-160800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1200Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig- Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 657 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this evening. Northwest wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph tonight into early Monday morning. * WHERE...Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Craig, Roanoke, Botetourt, Rockbridge, Franklin, Bedford and Amherst Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022>024-033>035-160800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Botetourt- Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 657 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this evening. Northwest wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...High Country of northwest North Carolina into Grayson County, Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
797 WWUS71 KRNK 160511 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1211 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020 VAZ007-009>014-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-161200- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1200Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig- Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 1211 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Southeast West Virginia and part of southwest Virginia west of the Blue Ridge. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022>024-033>035-161315- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Botetourt- Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 1211 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Northwest wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...High Country of northwest North Carolina and along the Blue Ridge. * WHEN...Until noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
523 WWUS71 KRNK 161155 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 655 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020 VAZ007-009>014-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-161300- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1200Z/ Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig- Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 655 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will gust from the west, up to 35 mph this morning, then diminish this afternoon. $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022>024-033>035-161700- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Botetourt- Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 655 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Northwest wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...High Country of northwest North Carolina and along the Blue Ridge. * WHEN...Until noon today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Saturated soil conditions will also make it easier for trees to be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
040 WWUS71 KRNK 161444 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 944 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022>024-033>035-161545- /O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201116T1700Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Botetourt- Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Amherst 944 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... West to northwest winds have relaxed below advisory levels. Therefore, the advisory has been cancelled. $$
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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.