Alert archive / Virginia / Wind Advisories in 2023
Wind Advisory 13, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this wind advisory at Apr 30, 2023, 9:32 PM EDT for 4 counties in Virginia; Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina. It was in force for 46 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2023, 9:32 PM EDT (01:32 UTC)
- Expired
- May 2, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 46 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
Counties Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Carroll County, VA, City of Galax, VA, Floyd County, VA, Grayson County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:36 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, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 120 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 31 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -29 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1853 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
493 WWUS71 KRNK 010132 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 932 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-011000- /O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0013.230501T0132Z-230502T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 932 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson, Carroll and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * 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. && $$
6 follow-up statements
478 WWUS71 KRNK 010744 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 344 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-011600- /O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230502T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 344 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson, Carroll and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
501 WWUS71 KRNK 011518 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1118 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-020200- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230502T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 1118 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson, Carroll and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$
894 WWUS71 KRNK 020042 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 842 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-021000- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230502T1200Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 842 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson, Carroll and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
130 WWUS71 KRNK 020841 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 441 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023 WVZ508-022000- /O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.W.0004.230503T0000Z-230503T1400Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 441 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022000- /O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230503T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 441 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson, Carroll and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
211 WWUS71 KRNK 021906 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 306 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 WVZ508-030115- /O.CON.KRNK.FZ.W.0004.230503T0000Z-230503T1400Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 306 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-030000- /O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230503T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 306 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson, Carroll and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
254 WWUS71 KRNK 022353 NPWRNK URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 753 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-030100- /O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230503T0000Z/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd 753 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Winds have weakened below advisory criteria tonight. Strong winds will continue overnight, gusting up to 25-30 MPH. $$ WVZ508-030800- /O.CON.KRNK.FZ.W.0004.230503T0000Z-230503T1400Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle 753 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$
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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.