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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this wind advisory at Feb 1, 2021, 2:27 PM EST for 6 counties in North Carolina; 27 counties in Virginia; 4 counties in West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 39 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 1, 2021, 2:27 PM EST (19:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 3, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
All 37 counties
Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Surry County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Yadkin 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, Patrick 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), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:31 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, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 87 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
- 571 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -36 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
300 WWUS71 KRNK 011927 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 227 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 NCZ002-003-019-020-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507- 020330- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.210202T0300Z-210203T1200Z/ Alleghany NC-Surry-Wilkes-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski- Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke- Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe- Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of Sparta, Dobson, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, 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, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 227 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM 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. && $$ NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-020330- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.210202T1800Z-210203T1200Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 227 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
9 follow-up statements
037 WWUS71 KRNK 020134 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 834 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 NCZ002-003-019-020-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507- 020945- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.210202T0300Z-210203T1200Z/ Alleghany NC-Surry-Wilkes-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski- Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke- Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe- Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of Sparta, Dobson, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, 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, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 834 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From tonight to 7 AM 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. && $$ NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-020945- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.210202T1800Z-210203T1200Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 834 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 07
054 WWUS71 KRNK 020745 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 245 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 NCZ002-003-019-020-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507- 021800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Alleghany NC-Surry-Wilkes-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski- Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke- Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe- Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of Sparta, Dobson, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, 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, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 245 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From tonight to 7 AM 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. && $$ NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-021800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.210202T1800Z-210203T1200Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 245 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
435 WWUS71 KRNK 021414 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 914 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 NCZ003-VAZ016-022215- /O.UPG.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0001.210202T1414Z-210203T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.210203T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Surry-Carroll- Including the cities of Dobson and Galax 914 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...A High Wind Warning for the Fancy Gap portion of I-77, northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the rest of Surry and Carroll counties, a Wind Advisory is in effect, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Carroll County. In North Carolina, Surry County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, through 7 AM 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... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. 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. && $$ NCZ002-019-020-VAZ010>014-017>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507- 022215- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Alleghany NC-Wilkes-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery- Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge- Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of Sparta, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 914 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...To 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-022215- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.210202T1800Z-210203T1200Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 914 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM 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. && $$ RCS
099 WWUS71 KRNK 021745 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1245 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 NCZ003-VAZ016-030145- /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210203T0000Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.210203T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Surry-Carroll- Including the cities of Dobson and Galax 1245 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...A High Wind Warning for the Fancy Gap portion of I-77, northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the rest of Surry and Carroll counties, a Wind Advisory is in effect, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Carroll County. In North Carolina, Surry County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, through 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NCZ002-019-020-VAZ010>014-017>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507- 030145- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Alleghany NC-Wilkes-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery- Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge- Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of Sparta, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 1245 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Through 7 AM 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. && $$ NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-030145- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.210202T1800Z-210203T1200Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 1245 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Through 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ RCS
456 WWUS71 KRNK 022357 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 657 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 NCZ003-VAZ016-030800- /O.EXP.KRNK.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210203T0000Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.210203T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Surry-Carroll- Including the cities of Dobson and Galax 657 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Carroll County. In North Carolina, Surry County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, through 7 AM 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. && $$ NCZ002-019-020-VAZ010>014-017>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507- 030800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Alleghany NC-Wilkes-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery- Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge- Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of Sparta, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 657 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Through 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-030800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 657 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Through 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills ranging from 10 below zero in the higher elevations to single digits above zero. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
836 WWUS71 KRNK 030612 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 112 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 NCZ003-VAZ016-031400- /O.UPG.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.210203T0612Z-210203T1400Z/ Surry-Carroll- Including the cities of Dobson and Galax 112 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...A High Wind Warning for the Fancy Gap portion of I-77, northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the rest of Surry and Carroll counties, a Wind Advisory is in effect, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Carroll County. In North Carolina, Surry County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must drive.People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. && $$ NCZ002-019-020-VAZ010>014-017>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507- 031200- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Alleghany NC-Wilkes-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery- Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge- Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of Sparta, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 112 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Through 7 AM 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. && $$ NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-031200- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1200Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 112 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Through 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills ranging from 10 below zero in the higher elevations to single digits above zero. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
664 WWUS71 KRNK 030822 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 322 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 NCZ003-VAZ016-031630- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0004.210203T1400Z-210203T1800Z/ /O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1400Z/ Surry-Carroll- Including the cities of Dobson and Galax 322 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...A High Wind Warning for the Fancy Gap portion of I-77, northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the rest of Surry and Carroll counties, a Wind Advisory is in effect, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Carroll County. In North Carolina, Surry County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM EST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ NCZ002-019-020-VAZ010>014-017>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507- 031630- /O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1800Z/ Alleghany NC-Wilkes-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery- Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge- Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of Sparta, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 322 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-031630- /O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1800Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 322 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills ranging from 10 below zero in the higher elevations to single digits above zero. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
280 WWUS71 KRNK 031510 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1010 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 NCZ002-019-020-VAZ010>014-017>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507- 031800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1800Z/ Alleghany NC-Wilkes-Yadkin-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery- Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge- Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of Sparta, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Alderson 1010 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NCZ003-VAZ016-031800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210203T1800Z/ Surry-Carroll- Including the cities of Dobson and Galax 1010 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Carroll County. In North Carolina, Surry County. * WHEN... until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-031800- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1800Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers- Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 1010 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will be in the single digits and teens. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
807 WWUS71 KRNK 031805 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 105 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 NCZ001-002-018>020-VAZ007-009>015-017>020-022>024-032>035- WVZ042>044-507-508-031915- /O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210203T1800Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland- Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-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, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, 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 105 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Wind gusts have dropped to under 35 mph. Winds will gradually diminish for the rest of the day. $$ NCZ003-VAZ016-031915- /O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210203T1800Z/ Surry-Carroll- Including the cities of Dobson and Galax 105 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Wind gusts have dropped to under 35 mph. Winds will gradually diminish for the rest of the day. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 4:18 AM EST | Winter Storm Warning | RNK | Ashe, Watauga | 33 hr |
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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.