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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA

February 1, 20216 counties in North Carolina; 27 counties in Virginia; 4 counties in West Virginia

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -36 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 1, 4:18 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningRNKAshe, Watauga33 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.