High Wind Warning 4, NWS Blacksburg, VA

358 
WWUS71 KRNK 282322
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
622 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ011-015>020-022>024-WVZ508-291200-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0004.251229T1200Z-251230T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Giles-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Galax, New Castle, Volney, West
Jefferson, Sparta, Buena Vista, Duo, Hot Springs, Salem, Boone,
Independence, Fincastle, Covington, Roanoke, Pearisburg, Clifton
Forge, Whitetop, Lexington, Quinwood, Rainelle, Floyd, and
Troutdale
622 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO NOON EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, 
  especially at higher elevations.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to noon EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-009-010-012>014-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-291200-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0019.251229T1200Z-251230T1700Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern
Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Union, Alderson, Radford, Flat Top,
Amherst, Dobson, Lewisburg, Hinton, Blacksburg, White Sulphur
Springs, Hix, Bedford, Stuart, Pulaski, Bluefield, Rocky Mount,
Wilkesboro, Marion, Tazewell, Wytheville, and Bland
622 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO NOON EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to noon EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AS

896 
WWUS71 KRNK 290942
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
442 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ011-015>020-022>024-WVZ508-291800-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0004.251229T1200Z-251230T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Giles-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Lexington, Duo, Floyd, Quinwood,
Covington, Clifton Forge, West Jefferson, Salem, Pearisburg,
Boone, Whitetop, Volney, Fincastle, Roanoke, Rainelle, Galax,
Buena Vista, Troutdale, New Castle, Hot Springs, Sparta, and
Independence
442 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, 
  especially at higher elevations.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-009-010-012>014-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-291800-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0019.251229T1200Z-251230T1700Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern
Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Stuart, Hinton, Wytheville, Flat Top,
Alderson, Dobson, Lewisburg, Marion, Wilkesboro, Rocky Mount,
Hix, Blacksburg, Tazewell, Amherst, Bland, White Sulphur Springs,
Pulaski, Union, Bedford, Bluefield, and Radford
442 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VFJ

666 
WWUS71 KRNK 291822
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
122 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-300230-
/O.NEW.KRNK.CW.Y.0015.251230T0300Z-251230T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Rainelle, Whitetop,
Independence, Volney, West Jefferson, Duo, Boone, and Troutdale
122 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 10 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon EST Tuesday. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low 
  as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are 
  not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

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

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

NCZ002-VAZ011-016>020-022>024-300230-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Alleghany NC-Giles-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lexington, Salem, Pearisburg,
Covington, Fincastle, Hot Springs, Floyd, New Castle, Sparta,
Galax, Clifton Forge, and Buena Vista
122 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, 
  especially at higher elevations.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC County. In Virginia, 
  Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Alleghany VA, Bath, Botetourt, 
  Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-010-012-300230-
/O.NEW.KRNK.CW.Y.0015.251230T0300Z-251230T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-
Including the cities of Wytheville, Tazewell, Marion, and Bland
122 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 7 below expected.

* WHERE...Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold 
  Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ013-014-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-300230-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Pulaski-Montgomery-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Stuart, Dobson, Bedford, Pulaski, Hix,
Union, Wilkesboro, Amherst, Alderson, White Sulphur Springs,
Bluefield, Flat Top, Rocky Mount, Hinton, Lewisburg, Blacksburg,
and Radford
122 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DB

573 
WWUS71 KRNK 300215
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
915 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-301015-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.CW.Y.0015.251230T0300Z-251230T1500Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Boone, West Jefferson, Rainelle, Duo,
Volney, Whitetop, Independence, Quinwood, and Troutdale
915 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 11 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon EST Tuesday. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low 
  as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are 
  not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain away from windows during the strong winds. Watch for falling 
debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

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

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

NCZ002-VAZ011-016>020-022>024-301015-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Alleghany NC-Giles-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, New Castle, Sparta, Salem,
Hot Springs, Lexington, Covington, Roanoke, Fincastle, Galax,
Clifton Forge, Buena Vista, and Floyd
915 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC County. In Virginia, 
  Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Alleghany VA, Bath, Botetourt, 
  Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain away from windows during the stronger winds. Watch for 
falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-010-012-301015-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.CW.Y.0015.251230T0300Z-251230T1500Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-
Including the cities of Marion, Wytheville, Bland, and Tazewell
915 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 7 below expected.

* WHERE...Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold 
  Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ013-014-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-301015-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Pulaski-Montgomery-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of White Sulphur Springs, Lewisburg, Stuart,
Wilkesboro, Bluefield, Flat Top, Pulaski, Alderson, Union,
Dobson, Rocky Mount, Hix, Amherst, Radford, Bedford, Blacksburg,
and Hinton
915 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WP

293 
WWUS71 KRNK 301156
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
656 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-301500-
/O.CAN.KRNK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.CW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251230T1500Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Whitetop, Rainelle, Boone, Volney, Duo,
Independence, Quinwood, West Jefferson, and Troutdale
656 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.

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

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

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could 
  result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill 
  values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

NCZ002-VAZ011-016>020-022>024-301300-
/O.CAN.KRNK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Alleghany NC-Giles-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Salem, Floyd, Galax, New Castle,
Pearisburg, Lexington, Roanoke, Hot Springs, Sparta, Clifton
Forge, Fincastle, Buena Vista, and Covington
656 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Although winds will remain gusty through the remainder of the 
morning, the strongest gusts have subsided, therefore the warning 
has been cancelled.

$$

VAZ007-009-010-012-301500-
/O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.CW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251230T1500Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-
Including the cities of Wytheville, Tazewell, Bland, and Marion
656 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS 
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below.

* WHERE...Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can 
  lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ013-014-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-301300-
/O.CAN.KRNK.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Pulaski-Montgomery-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Alderson, Flat Top, Hinton, Blacksburg,
Pulaski, Hix, Lewisburg, Union, Dobson, Stuart, Radford, Rocky
Mount, Amherst, Bluefield, White Sulphur Springs, Wilkesboro, and
Bedford
656 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Although winds will remain gusty through the remainder of the 
morning, the strongest gusts have subsided, therefore the advisory 
has been cancelled.

$$

BMG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
942 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure heads offshore this afternoon while a warm front
returns from the southwest, though will be slow moving, not
moving through the Piedmont until tonight. A cold front follows
Monday morning with much colder temperatures and strong winds
to follow into midweek.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 935 AM EST Sunday...

We are not deviating greatly from the ongoing forecast. However,
the most noted change will be a decrease in the expected high
temperatures by a few degrees over roughly the eastern half of
the region. The lee side cold air damming is expected to hold
fast, and not retreat until tonight with the passage of a warm
front.

As of 1220 AM EST Sunday...

Key Messages:

1. Mild conditions for today with patchy light rain/drizzle for
some.

2. Rain chances increase late tonight ahead of a cold front.

Quiet expected into this morning with some patchy drizzle/fog
across the VA Highlands and portions of the Blue Ridge. Very
shallow moisture in the low levels to start should increase
through the day today as a warm front advances slowly northeast.
Blend of model solutions paints low probability of measurable
rainfall, but if it occurs would be over southern VA into NC
with somewhat better isentropic lift and higher dewpoints, and
across the Alleghanys. Forecast soundings indicate potential for
drizzle especially along/east of the Blue Ridge into midday.

Still mild for late December with most expected to reach the 50s
for highs, though wedge in place will keep 40s over the
Alleghanys into the central VA Piedmont. Locations west of I-77
in WV and over the upper Clinch/Holston river valleys in
southwest VA are going to see some sunshine at times, allowing
temps to reach the lower 60s.

Should be a minimum rain chance this evening but expect precip
chances to increase toward dawn Monday in the mountains as a
front approaches. Winds should start to gradually ramp up in the
higher ridges late Sunday night but the stronger winds hold off
til frontal passage Monday and beyond. Lows tonight are tricky
depending on fropa, thinking NAM is too fast with the cold air
so leaning toward MAV and NBM blend with mid to upper 30s west
to upper 40s east.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 130 AM EST SUNDAY...

Key Messages:

1) Cold front Monday will drop temperatures quickly

2) Very strong wind gusts will last a few days

A strong cold front will cross the area on Monday, bringing
significant changes to the weather conditions in southwest VA. A
strong pressure gradient between the parent low of the cold front,
and high pressure pressing quickly out of the plains will assist in
driving strong winds. Winds will be out of the northwest and in the
mountains gusting from 40-50 MPH Monday afternoon and evening.
Towards the Piedmont, gusts ought to be calmer, maxing out around 30-
35 MPH. Some light rain around the area will quickly dry out in the
post-frontal environment as much drier air fills in. Brief snow
could occur in southeastern WV, but very little accumulation is
expected.

As the low retreats towards New England, and the high pressure from
the plains moves further east, strong winds will diminish slightly,
but gusts will continue to reach 25-35 MPH through Wednesday. Do not
expect any further meaningful precipitation through the middle of the
week due to the dry air mass overhead.

Temperatures will drop back into a more wintry level behind the
front, with lows in the teens and twenties each night, and highs in
the twenties/thirties west of the Blue Ridge, and in the 40s east.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 140 AM EST SUNDAY...

Key Messages:

1) Winds diminish

2) Potential for weekend system to bring precipitation

As high pressure moves more overhead and a low pressure system gains
more distance from the Mid-Atlantic, the pressure gradient driving
strong winds through Thursday will weaken, and winds will begin to
calm. With the cold air and northwest flow, some limited upslope
snow showers are possible on Thursday night into Friday morning.
Temperatures will remain cooler under the northwest winds. Over the
weekend there is potential for a southern stream system to move
through the Carolinas into our area, bringing the next widespread
bout of precipitation, but the trajectory of this system is still
disputed amongst deterministic models. For now have included some
slight chance PoPs next weekend to account for the possibility of
impacts from this system, but details are still unclear.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 623 AM EST Sunday...

Quite the poor day for flying as lower cigs and at time vsbys
linger for much of the area. Should see some improvements around
BLF by midday or early afternoon to VFR, but rest of terminals
should stay sub-VFR with IFR likely. Winds turn from east to
southwest later tonight and thinking cigs rise at least to MVFR
for most, before showers move into BLF/LWB after 09z. Wind will
start to gust 15 to 23kts at ROA/BLF/LYH and possibly BCB after
09z.

Forecast confidence is high on sub-VFR for most of the period
and moderate on the vsbys.

.EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...

A cold front will bring rain, and sub-VFR conditions, to the
area Monday, with a transition to snow showers or a rain/snow
mix in the west late Monday.

Confidence is increasing for windy conditions behind the cold
front, with models indicating 50-60kt winds just above the
surface for Monday and Monday night, and 40-50kts Tuesday. This
will most likely lead to an extended period of moderate to
severe low level turbulence within the vicinity of the
mountains...Monday through Tuesday.

High pressure passes south of the area Wednesday, still
promoting brisk west winds, but not nearly as strong as Monday
and Tuesday. Latest guidance suggests 30-40kts just above ground
level.

Winds weaken briefly on Wednesday, only to increase again on
Thursday in advance of potentially our next weather maker.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...DS/WP
NEAR TERM...DS/WP
SHORT TERM...VFJ
LONG TERM...VFJ
AVIATION...AS/WP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
352 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-
290900-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-
Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
352 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Northwest wind gusts over 45 mph will be possible Monday into
Tuesday, with gusts over 55 mph possible in the highest ridges.

Wind chills Tuesday and Wednesday morning could drop into the single
digits above and below zero, especially in the higher mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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352 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.