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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA

March 3, 2023Grayson County, Virginia; Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; Greenbrier County, West Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this high wind warning at Mar 3, 2023, 3:31 AM EST for Grayson County, Virginia; Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It took effect at Mar 3, 2023, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2023, 3:31 AM EST (08:31 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 3, 2023, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 4, 2023, 10:00 AM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA

Counties Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Grayson County, VA, Greenbrier County, WV

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:34 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

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 138 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2023-03-03Temperature 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2023-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 25 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1235 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
138 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

978 
WWUS71 KRNK 030831
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
331 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-032000-
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.230304T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230303T1200Z-230304T0000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo, 
and Rainelle
331 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southeast
  winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga 
  Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia, 
  Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 
  AM EST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning 
  to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power
  outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will experience
  slightly higher gusts.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009>014-016>020-WVZ042>044-507-032000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230303T1200Z-230304T1800Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, 
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, 
Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
331 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ022>024-032000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230304T0300Z-230304T1800Z/
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, 
and Buena Vista
331 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Roanoke, Botetourt and Rockbridge Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AS
5 follow-up statements
701 
WWUS71 KRNK 031006
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
506 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-032100-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.230304T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230303T1200Z-230304T0000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo, 
and Rainelle
506 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southeast 
  winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga 
  Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia, 
  Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 
  AM EST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning 
  to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009>014-016>020-WVZ042>044-507-032100-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230303T1200Z-230304T1500Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, 
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, 
Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
506 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ022>024-032100-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230304T0300Z-230304T1500Z/
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, 
and Buena Vista
506 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Roanoke, Botetourt and Rockbridge Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
478 
WWUS71 KRNK 031628
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1128 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-040300-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.230304T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T0000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo, 
and Rainelle
1128 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southeast 
  winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany, and Watauga counties.
  In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia, western 
  Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 
  AM EST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning 
  to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009>014-016>020-WVZ042>044-507-040300-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, 
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, 
Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
1128 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ022>024-040300-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230304T0300Z-230304T1500Z/
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, 
and Buena Vista
1128 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Roanoke, Botetourt, and Rockbridge counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PW
150 
WWUS71 KRNK 040133
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
833 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-040945-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Quinwood, Duo, 
and Rainelle
833 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Strong west winds winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected. 

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany, and Watauga 
  counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia, 
  western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High elevation locations will experience
  the strongest gusts.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009>014-016>020-WVZ042>044-507-040945-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, 
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Bluefield, 
Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
833 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ022>024-040945-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.230304T0300Z-230304T1500Z/
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, 
and Buena Vista
833 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Roanoke, Botetourt, and Rockbridge counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
856 
WWUS71 KRNK 040802
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
302 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-041500-
/O.CAN.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0008.230304T0802Z-230304T1500Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney
302 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga 
  Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High elevation locations will experience
  the strongest gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WVZ508-041500-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
302 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Strong west winds winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany, and Watauga 
  counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. In West Virginia, 
  western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...Through 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High elevation locations will experience 
  the strongest gusts.

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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ042>044-507-041500-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-
Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, 
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, 
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bluefield, Flat Top, 
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
302 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher elevation locations will 
  experience slightly higher gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
621 
WWUS71 KRNK 041454
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
954 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

WVZ508-041600-
/O.EXP.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
954 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

West to northwest winds have diminished this morning. A few gusts
to 45 mph will be possible into early afternoon.

$$

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-041600-
/O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney
954 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Northwest winds are diminishing this morning, but a few gusts up
to to 40 mph may occur through early afternoon.

$$

VAZ007-009>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ042>044-507-041600-
/O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-
Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, 
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, 
New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, 
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bluefield, Flat Top, 
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
954 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

West to northwest winds are subsiding to under advisory levels. A
few gusts to 40 mph may occur at the higher elevations and through
mountain passes into early afternoon.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 3, 5:00 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKSmyth, Tazewell30 min
Mar 3, 5:22 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCarroll, Grayson, Patrick, Smyth, Wythe, City of Galax23 min
Mar 3, 5:31 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKTazewell44 min
Mar 3, 5:49 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Patrick, Pulaski and 5 more41 min
Mar 3, 6:11 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKGrayson, Smyth, Wythe30 min
Mar 3, 6:28 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKBland, Giles, Pulaski, Wythe32 min
Mar 3, 6:30 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Patrick and 6 more45 min
Mar 3, 6:49 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAlleghany, Craig, City of Covington26 min
Mar 3, 4:52 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAlleghany, Ashe, Wilkes23 min
Mar 3, 5:07 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKSurry, Yadkin23 min
Mar 3, 5:34 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAshe, Watauga, Wilkes26 min
Mar 3, 6:41 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKWilkes34 min

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in North Carolina, 2023High Wind Warnings in Virginia, 2023High Wind Warnings in West Virginia, 2023Every high wind warning in 2023

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.