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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Blacksburg, VA

January 11, 2024Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; 23 counties in Virginia; 4 counties in West Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this wind advisory at Jan 11, 2024, 3:51 AM EST for Alleghany County, Ashe County, Watauga County, North Carolina; 23 counties in Virginia; 4 counties in West Virginia. It took effect at Jan 12, 2024, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 11, 2024, 3:51 AM EST (08:51 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2024, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 13, 2024, 4:00 PM EST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
All 30 counties

Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Alleghany County, VA, Bath 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, Giles County, VA, Grayson County, VA, Montgomery 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), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:51 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 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 92 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 00:00Z on 2024-01-11Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2024-01-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -45 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
934 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-45 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

167 
WWUS71 KRNK 110851
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
351 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-112000-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.240112T1200Z-240113T1200Z/
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
351 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga counties. In
  Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth, and Grayson counties. In West
  Virginia, Mercer, Summers, and western Greenbrier counties.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PW
10 follow-up statements
482 
WWUS71 KRNK 112008
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
308 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-120415-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.240112T1700Z-240113T1100Z/
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
308 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga counties. In 
  Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth, and Grayson counties. In West 
  Virginia, Mercer, Summers, and western Greenbrier counties.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
687 
WWUS71 KRNK 120232
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
932 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-121045-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.240112T1200Z-240113T1200Z/
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
932 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga counties. In 
  Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth, and Grayson counties. In West 
  Virginia, Mercer, Summers, and western Greenbrier counties.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
452 
WWUS71 KRNK 120913
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
413 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

NCZ002-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-121715-
/O.EXB.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.240113T0600Z-240113T2100Z/
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Sparta, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
413 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 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 1 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ001-018-121715-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.240112T1200Z-240113T1800Z/
Ashe-Watauga-
Including the cities of West Jefferson and Boone
413 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph... from the
  south today, shifting to the southwest tonight, and then from 
  the west Saturday.

* WHERE...Ashe and Watauga Counties.

* WHEN...Until 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-121715-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.240112T1200Z-240113T2100Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, 
Duo, and Rainelle
413 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph... blowing
  from the southeast the south today, shifting to the southwest 
  tonight, and then from the west Saturday.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
515 
WWUS71 KRNK 121552
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1052 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

NCZ001-018-130000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Ashe-Watauga-
Including the cities of West Jefferson and Boone
1052 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph... from the 
  south today, shifting to the southwest tonight, and then from 
  the west Saturday.

* WHERE...Ashe and Watauga Counties.

* WHEN...Until 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-130000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, 
Duo, and Rainelle
1052 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph... blowing 
  from the southeast then south today, shifting to the southwest 
  tonight, and then from the west Saturday.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-130000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.240113T0600Z-240113T2100Z/
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Sparta, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
1052 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 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 1 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
744 
WWUS71 KRNK 130148
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
848 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

NCZ001-018-131000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Ashe-Watauga-
Including the cities of West Jefferson and Boone
848 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  60 mph.

* WHERE...Ashe and Watauga Counties.

* WHEN...Until 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-131000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, 
Duo, and Rainelle
848 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-131000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.240113T0600Z-240113T2100Z/
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Sparta, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
848 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
107 
WWUS71 KRNK 130715
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
215 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

NCZ001-018-131515-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Ashe-Watauga-
Including the cities of West Jefferson and Boone
215 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph.

* WHERE...Ashe and Watauga Counties.

* WHEN...Until 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-131515-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, 
Duo, and Rainelle
215 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds increasing to 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-131515-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Sparta, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
215 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
044 
WWUS71 KRNK 131450
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

NCZ001-018-131800-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Ashe-Watauga-
Including the cities of West Jefferson and Boone
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Ashe and Watauga Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-132100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, 
Duo, and Rainelle
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST today.

* 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-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-132100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Sparta, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
950 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
363 
WWUS71 KRNK 131815
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
115 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

NCZ001-018-131915-
/O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
Ashe-Watauga-
Including the cities of West Jefferson and Boone
115 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Wind gust of 20 to 40 mph will continue the rest of the day. Wind
speeds will diminish this evening. 

$$

VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-132100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, 
Duo, and Rainelle
115 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST today.

* 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-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-132100-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Sparta, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
115 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
974 
WWUS71 KRNK 132011
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
311 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-132215-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0004.240114T0500Z-240114T1300Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, 
Duo, and Rainelle
311 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. 

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the second Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 8 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ001-018-132215-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0004.240114T0500Z-240114T1300Z/
Ashe-Watauga-
Including the cities of West Jefferson and Boone
311 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ashe and Watauga Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EST Sunday.

* 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-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-132115-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Sparta, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
311 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
920 
WWUS71 KRNK 132103
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
403 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-140515-
/O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0004.240114T0500Z-240114T1300Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, 
Duo, and Rainelle
403 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth and Grayson Counties. In 
  West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EST Sunday.

* 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-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-132215-
/O.EXP.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T2100Z/
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Sparta, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, 
Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle,
Lexington, Buena Vista, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, 
and Alderson
403 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Today's wind advisory has expired, and winds will continue to
decrease tonight.

$$

NCZ001-018-140515-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0004.240114T0500Z-240114T1300Z/
Ashe-Watauga-
Including the cities of West Jefferson and Boone
403 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ashe and Watauga Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Blacksburg, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Jan 11, 2:03 AM EST, 1 hour 48 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 11, 2:03 AM EST, 1 hour 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
203 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will build across the area Today, the center
passing to our south. Clockwise wind flow around the high will
promote a westerly breeze, gusty during the afternoon.
A strong storm system will bring another round of rain and
strong winds to the area Friday into Saturday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 200 AM EST Thursday...

Key Messages:

1) Dry weather for today and tonight.
2) Breezy in the afternoon.
3) Temperatures 5 degrees above normal

Expecting warmer temperatures today as clouds and cold air
retreat to the north. Readings should top out 10 degrees warmer
compared to yesterday with highs about 5 degrees above the
seasonal norm.

High pressure centered to our south will be the dominant
weather feature for us today...clockwise wind flow around the
high promoting a westerly breeze, along with sunshine and drying.
The pressure gradient tightens this afternoon as a disturbance
passes by to our north. This will result in breezy conditions
this afternoon with 10 to 20 mph westerly winds and gusts up to
25 mph. Gusts of 30 to 35 mph area possible across the WV/VA
Highlands.

The winds are expected to subside this evening, then ramp back
up again along the western slopes of the Appalachian Divide late
tonight. Low pressure is developing over the southern plains,
and this feature is progged to strengthen rapidly as it begins
to trek northeast across the Mid-West and Ohio Valley...a track
similar to the last storm system. This will bring increasing
southerly winds ahead of the system with 85H winds progged to be
close to 40 kts by daybreak Friday. Even stronger winds are
progged later in the day Friday. That said, may need to hoist
wind headlines even before the rain arrives Friday...with
initial wind focus on those favored southeasterly downslope
areas along and west of the TN/NC border, counties in far
southwestern VA (Tazewell and Smyth), and along the Appalachian
divide from BLF-BKW and into western Greenbrier. Similar to the
last storm, we had gusts of 40 to 60 mph withing this corridor.

Clouds will be on the increase late tonight, but should not
impeded nocturnal cooling cycle...temperatures tonight dipping
into the 20s. Biggest difference this go around, compared to
the last storm, is the timing. Onset of precip with the last
storm occurred at night when the temperatures were cold
promoting wintry forms of precipitation. This time around it
looks as though precipitation onset will occur later in the day
Friday, temperatures rising above critical prior to onset.

Confidence in the near term is high.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
As of 230 PM EST Wednesday...

Key Messages:

1) Friday and Friday night is expected to be wet and windy.

3.) Winds will be an issue again and severe weather is possible
for parts of the NC/VA piedmont Friday.

A high pressure wedge remains in place Thursday night, but warm
air advection ahead of an advancing system will spread clouds
into the area in the early morning hours. This system follows a
similar track to our last, pushing first a warm front and then
a cool front through the Deep South and the eastern states.

The surface low will deepen quickly to a 975mb low over
the southern Great Lakes by Friday evening, becoming negatively
tilted and bringing blizzard conditions to the Midwest. As the
system lifts north Friday night, much of the Mid Atlantic
region will be in a warm sector with a wide swath of mid to
upper level energy helping to bring widespread rain to our
area.

The better isentropic lift does not arrive until towards the
afternoon and evening. The timing will probably keep winter
weather from being an issue here, but there is a chance for
freezing rain or drizzle ahead of the main precipitation shield
early on, mainly for our highest terrain. QPF for our area will
thankfully be less than with this last system, with high
pressure taking its time to retreat. Still strong lifting and
gusty southeasterly winds will be able to wring out close to
0.50-1.50" through Saturday morning. The mountains will see the
brunt of it, and with so much recent rainfall, the potential for
flooding will once again become a concern.

Once again, a lifting warm front and very strong winds aloft
will create a good environment for embedded thunderstorms.
Shear will once again by high over the entire region, while CAPE
will be limited in our neck of the woods. Areas south and east
of us will see more of a severe weather threat, but we may well
be in another embedded line echo wave pattern situation with the
threat for tornadoes. Our cool temperatures and lower dew
points will keep our threat much lower than points south,
however.

The actual surface cold front is forecast to sweep across the
region Friday evening, with strong S to SE winds ahead of the
front veering to SW behind it. A wind advisory will likely be
needed when the time comes, featuring gusts in the 40 to 55 mph
range.

By Saturday, the storm will lose influence. Lingering clouds
and snow showers are expected through the weekend, with *
clearing east. Temperatures behind this system are not that
cold. Still looking at seasonal highs/lows through the weekend.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 1250 PM EST Wednesday...

Key messages:

 - High confidence of well below normal temperatures Tuesday and
   Wednesday

 - Potential for dangerous wind chills values increasing

 - Snow potential uncertain

No change in overall synoptic pattern this time frame with a
broad trough over much of the continental United States.
Monday and Tuesday a tracks a closed low from the upper
Mississippi Valley through the Ohio Valley and into New England.
Still a large spread in the guidance as to when and where any
coastal low will develop.

A cold front crosses the eastern United States on Monday which
leads in arctic air. Wednesday morning will have the coldest
temperatures, roughly 5 to 15 degrees below normal. There may be
snowfall along this front. Will have probability of
precipitation in the slight chance to chance range, higher than
NBM in some locations for Monday and Tuesday. WPC Winter Weather
Outlook has about a 20 percent probability of getting 0.25
liquid equivalent in the form of snow or sleet and the Winter
Storm Severity Index has up to a 20 percent chance of Minor
impact from snow on Monday and Monday night.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 145 AM EST Thursday...

Expecting mainly VFR for all terminals within the Blacksburg
service area today. Only exception may be some lingering MVFR
cigs along the WV Highlands vcnty of LWB.

High pressure centered to our south will be the dominant
weather feature for us today...clockwise wind flow around the
high promoting a westerly breeze, along with sunshine and drying.
The pressure gradient tightens this afternoon as a disturbance
passes by to our north. This will result in breezy conditions
this afternoon with 10 to 20 mph westerly winds and gusts up to
25 mph. Gusts of 30 to 35 mph area possible across the WV/VA
Highlands.

OUTLOOK...

Friday and Friday night are expected to be wet and windy. Severe
weather is possible for parts of the NC/VA piedmont Friday
evening. Clouds and widespread rain will move into the area from
the WSW by Friday afternoon continuing into Friday night then
ending by Saturday morning. This will be accompanied by MVFR to
LIFR ceilings and visibilities.

There is a possibility of lingering MVFR ceilings in -SHSN for
BLF and LWB Saturday and Sunday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
As of 200 AM EST Thursday...

Flood crests were advancing down the Lower Roanoke and Dan
Rivers. Minor Flooding was ongoing along the lower reach of
the Roanoke River downstream of Brookneal and along the Dan
River downstream of Wentworth.

Future concern is for another round of potentially heavy rain
Friday. Forecast amounts of 0.5 to 1.50 may result in renewed
flooding late Friday into Saturday.

&&

.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...None.
NC...None.
WV...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...PM
NEAR TERM...PM
SHORT TERM...PM
LONG TERM...PM
AVIATION...PM
HYDROLOGY...PM
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 11, 3:41 AM EST, 10 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
341 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

NCZ002-VAZ010>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ044-507-120845-
Alleghany NC-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-
341 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,
southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Excessive rain and gusty winds are possible Friday and Friday night.
Rain may lead to renewed flooding concerns.

Very cold temperatures and expected next Tuesday and Wednesday
mornings. Winds may be gusty, resulting in sub-zero wind chills.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Reports should be submitted by
phone by calling 1-866-215-4324, social media, by email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or online at www.weather.gov/rnk.

NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-043-508-120845-
Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-
Western Greenbrier-
341 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,
southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

Excessive rain and gusty winds are possible Friday and Friday night.
Rain may lead to renewed flooding concerns.

Very cold temperatures and expected next Tuesday and Wednesday
mornings. Winds may be gusty, resulting in sub-zero wind chills.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Reports should be submitted by
phone by calling 1-866-215-4324, social media, by email at
rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or online at www.weather.gov/rnk.

NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ032>035-043>047-058-059-120845-
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Halifax-Charlotte-
341 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia and west central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Excessive rain, severe thunderstorms and gusty winds are possible
Friday evening. Rain may lead to renewed flooding concerns.

Very cold temperatures and expected Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 11, 1:08 PM ESTFlood WatchRNKAlleghany, Ashe, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin31 hr
Jan 11, 2:13 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKCaswell, Rockingham3 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.