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Wind Chill Advisory 3, NWS Blacksburg, VA

February 16, 2021Greenbrier County, West Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 16, 2021, 1:38 PM EST for Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2021, 1:38 PM EST (18:38 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 17, 2021, 4:52 AM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA

County Greenbrier County, WV

The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 6.6 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-16Temperature 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 2021-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -52 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
567 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
113 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-52 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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607 
WWUS41 KRNK 161838
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
138 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021



WVZ508-170245-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WC.Y.0003.210217T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0500Z-210219T0500Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
138 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and
  sleet accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of 
  two tenths to one quarter of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  7 AM EST Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late 
  Wednesday night through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions 
  are not taken.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong winds will combine
with cold temperatures for several hours to create dangerously
cold conditions for exposed skin. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. 

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$

VAZ019-020-024-WVZ507-170245-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0500Z-210219T0500Z/
Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, 
Lexington, Buena Vista, Lewisburg, and White Sulphur Springs
138 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of two 
  tenths to three tenths of an inch possible.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Alleghany VA, Rockbridge and Bath 
  Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$

NCZ004>006-VAZ011-013-014-016>018-022-023-032>035-043>047-058-059-
WVZ044-170245-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0500Z-210219T0500Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Roanoke-Botetourt-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-
Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Monroe-
Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Pearisburg, Radford, 
Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Roanoke, Salem, 
Fincastle, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, 
Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, Keysville, and Union
138 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of two 
  tenths to four tenths of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Virginia, north central North Carolina and southeast 
  West Virginia.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
903 
WWUS41 KRNK 161859
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
159 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...Significant mix of wintry precipitation possible...

.A low pressure system will bring wintry precipitation across the
Mid Atlantic starting on Wednesday night. Significant amounts of 
snow, sleet, and freezing rain are possible. The precipitation 
may start as a mix of snow and sleet on Wednesday night and 
change over to freezing rain for most locations by Thursday. 
Colder air could change the precipitation back to a mix of snow 
and sleet by late Thursday evening.

WVZ508-170500-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WC.Y.0003.210217T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
159 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Winter
  Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and
  sleet accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations up to
  a quarter of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  7 AM EST Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday 
  evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions 
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong winds will combine
with cold temperatures for several hours to create dangerously
cold conditions for exposed skin. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. 

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$

WVZ042-043-170500-
/O.EXB.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
Mercer-Summers-
Including the cities of Bluefield, Hinton, and Hix
159 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations up to a
  quarter of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Mercer and Summers Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$

NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ007-009-010-012-015-170500-
/O.EXB.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-
Bland-Wythe-Grayson-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone, 
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Wytheville, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney
159 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations up to a
  quarter of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and north central and 
  northwest North Carolina.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$

VAZ018>020-023-024-WVZ044-507-170500-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, 
Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg,
and White Sulphur Springs
159 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations up to a
  quarter of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and 
  southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$

NCZ004>006-VAZ011-013-014-016-017-022-032>035-043>047-058-059-
170500-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Roanoke-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Pearisburg, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, 
Stuart, Rocky Mount, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, 
Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
159 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations up to a
  half of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Virginia and north central North Carolina.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$

PW
669 
WWUS41 KRNK 170339
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1039 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...Significant mix of wintry precipitation possible...

.A low pressure system will bring wintry precipitation across the
Mid Atlantic starting on Wednesday night. Significant amounts of
snow, sleet, and freezing rain are possible. The precipitation
may start as a mix of snow and sleet on Wednesday night and
change over to freezing rain for most locations by Thursday.
Colder air could change the precipitation back to a mix of snow
and sleet by late Thursday evening.

WVZ508-171145-
/O.CON.KRNK.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
1039 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  and sleet accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations 
  up to a quarter of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through 
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions 
  are not taken.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong winds will combine
with cold temperatures for several hours to create dangerously
cold conditions for exposed skin.

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$

VAZ018>020-023-024-WVZ042>044-507-171145-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, 
Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bluefield, 
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, and White Sulphur Springs
1039 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and 
  sleet accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations up 
  to a quarter of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and 
  southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$

NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>017-022-032>035-043>047-058-059-
171145-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-
Charlotte-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, 
Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Tazewell, 
Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, 
Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, 
Floyd, Roanoke, Salem, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Amherst, 
Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, 
and Keysville
1039 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and 
  sleet accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations 
  up to a quarter of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and north central and 
  northwest North Carolina.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/blacksburg.

&&

$$
569 
WWUS41 KRNK 170925
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
425 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...Significant Mix of Wintry Precipitation Expected...

.A low pressure system will bring wintry precipitation across the
Mid Atlantic starting tonight. Significant amounts of snow, 
sleet, and freezing rain are possible. The precipitation may start
as a mix of snow and sleet tonight and change over to freezing 
rain for most locations by Thursday. Colder air could change the 
precipitation back to a mix of snow and sleet Thursday night.

WVZ508-171730-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T0600Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
425 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches and ice 
  accumulations of one quarter to three tenths of an inch. For the
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low 
  as 5 below zero.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 
  1 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 7 AM EST 
  this morning.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  heavy wet snow and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter. 

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong winds will combine
with cold temperatures for several hours to create dangerously
cold conditions for exposed skin. 

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

VAZ018>020-023-024-WVZ042>044-507-171730-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T0600Z/
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, 
Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bluefield, 
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, and White Sulphur Springs
425 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a
  quarter to one half of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and 
  southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  heavy west snow and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ007-009>017-022-171730-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T0600Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-
Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Roanoke-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone, 
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, 
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem
425 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of one 
  quarter to one half of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and 
  north central and northwest North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  snow and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ004>006-VAZ032>035-043>047-058-059-171730-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WS.A.0006.210218T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0007.210218T0500Z-210219T1200Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-
Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Stuart, Rocky Mount, 
Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, 
South Boston, and Keysville
425 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one 
  half to three quarters of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Virginia and north central North Carolina.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
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026 
WWUS41 KRNK 170952
WSWRNK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
452 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...Significant Mix of Wintry Precipitation Expected...

.A low pressure system will bring wintry precipitation across the
Mid Atlantic starting tonight. Significant amounts of snow,
sleet, and freezing rain are possible. The precipitation may
start as a mix of snow and sleet tonight and change over to
freezing rain for most locations by Thursday. Colder air could
change the precipitation back to a mix of snow and sleet Thursday
night.

WVZ508-171800-
/O.CAN.KRNK.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T0600Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
452 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches and ice accumulations up to a
  quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  heavy wet snow and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

VAZ018>020-023-024-WVZ042>044-507-171800-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T0600Z/
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, 
Hot Springs, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bluefield, 
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, and White Sulphur Springs
452 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and ice accumulations up to a
  quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and 
  southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  heavy west snow and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ007-009>017-022-171800-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0007.210218T0000Z-210219T0600Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-
Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Roanoke-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone, 
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, 
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke, and Salem
452 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of one 
  quarter to one half of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and 
  north central and northwest North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  snow and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NCZ004>006-VAZ032>035-043>047-058-059-171800-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0007.210218T0500Z-210219T1200Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-
Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Eden, Yanceyville, Stuart, Rocky Mount, 
Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, 
South Boston, and Keysville
452 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one 
  half to three quarters of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Virginia and north central North Carolina.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or by calling the National Weather Service
toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with
your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You
can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg
Facebook page and on Twitter.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 16, 5:07 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchRNKGreenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers23 hr

Nearby

Wind Chill Advisories in West Virginia, 2021Every wind chill advisory in 2021

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.