Alert archive / West Virginia / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 1, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this high wind watch at Mar 25, 2021, 4:45 AM EDT for Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2021, 4:45 AM EDT (08:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 12:34 PM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
County Greenbrier County, WV
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 118 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
- 1071 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 41 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 99 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
010 WWUS71 KRNK 250845 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 445 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 VAZ024-252000- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.FG.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210325T1500Z/ Rockbridge- Including the cities of Lexington and Buena Vista 445 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory areas of dense fog with visibility 1 mile or less. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Rockbridge County. Strongest winds at elevations above 2000 ft. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS... Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Fog: If driving, reduce speed, use low beam headlights and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Allow extra time to reach your destination. Wind: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022-023-WVZ042>044-507-252000- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe- Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath- Roanoke-Botetourt-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 445 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. The strongest winds will be found at elevations above 2500 ft. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving during periods of high winds, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ034-035-045>047-058-059-251500- /O.CON.KRNK.FG.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210325T1500Z/ Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Bedford, Amherst, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 445 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Bedford, Amherst, Campbell, Appomattox, Buckingham, Halifax and Charlotte Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, reduce speed, use low beam headlights and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Allow extra time to reach your destination. && $$ WVZ508-252000- /O.NEW.KRNK.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 445 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. Strongest winds at elevations above 2500 ft. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and especially at higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ RAB
3 follow-up statements
919 WWUS71 KRNK 250957 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 557 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 VAZ013-014-017-251800- /O.EXA.KRNK.FG.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210325T1500Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Pulaski-Montgomery-Floyd- Including the cities of Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, and Floyd 557 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dense fog this morning with areas where visibility is 1 mile or less. Tonight and Friday morning...southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Pulaski, Montgomery and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Fog: If driving, reduce speed, use low beam headlights and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Allow extra time to reach your destination. Wind: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ003>006-VAZ032-033-043-044-251500- /O.EXA.KRNK.FG.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210325T1500Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Patrick-Franklin-Henry- Pittsylvania- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, and Danville 557 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...In Virginia...Patrick, Franklin, Henry and Pittsylvania Counties. In North Carolina...Surry, Stokes, Rockingham and Caswell Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Fog: If driving, reduce speed, use low beam headlights and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Allow extra time to reach your destination. && $$ VAZ024-251800- /O.CON.KRNK.FG.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210325T1500Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Rockbridge- Including the cities of Lexington and Buena Vista 557 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory areas of dense fog with visibility 1 mile or less. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Rockbridge County. Strongest winds at elevations above 2000 ft. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS... Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Fog: If driving, reduce speed, use low beam headlights and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Allow extra time to reach your destination. Wind: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ034-035-045>047-058-059-251500- /O.CON.KRNK.FG.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210325T1500Z/ Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- Including the cities of Bedford, Amherst, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 557 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Bedford, Amherst, Campbell, Appomattox, Buckingham, Halifax and Charlotte Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, reduce speed, use low beam headlights and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Allow extra time to reach your destination. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>012-015-016-018>020-022-023-WVZ042>044- 507-251800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe- Grayson-Carroll-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Mercer- Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 557 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. The strongest winds will be found at elevations above 2500 ft. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * 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 during periods of high winds, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WVZ508-251800- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 557 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. Strongest winds at elevations above 2500 ft. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and especially at higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ RAB
831 WWUS71 KRNK 251415 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1015 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 VAZ013-014-017-024-252215- /O.CAN.KRNK.FG.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210325T1500Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Pulaski-Montgomery-Floyd-Rockbridge- Including the cities of Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd, Lexington, and Buena Vista 1015 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dense fog this morning with areas where visibility is 1 mile or less. Tonight and Friday morning...southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Pulaski, Montgomery, Floyd and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. 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. && $$ NCZ003>006-VAZ032>035-043>047-058-059-251515- /O.CAN.KRNK.FG.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210325T1500Z/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst- Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax- Charlotte- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville 1015 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Visibilities have quickly improved over the past hour. Only isolated patches of fog still remain and should continue to mix out over the next 1 to 2 hours. $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>012-015-016-018>020-022-023-WVZ042>044- 507-252215- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe- Grayson-Carroll-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Mercer- Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 1015 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. The strongest winds will be found at elevations above 2500 ft. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * 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 during periods of high winds, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ WVZ508-252215- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 1015 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. Strongest winds at elevations above 2500 ft. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and especially at higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
342 WWUS71 KRNK 251634 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1234 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 WVZ508-260045- /O.UPG.KRNK.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 1234 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph possible. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and especially at higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-WVZ042>044-507-260045- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0006.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe- Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath- Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe- Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 1234 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. The strongest winds will be found at elevations above 2500 ft. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving during periods of high winds, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 4:45 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | RNK | Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers | 33 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.