Wind Advisory 8, NWS Blacksburg, VA

721 
WWUS71 KRNK 190022
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
822 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-190900-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0008.260419T1000Z-260419T2000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of Independence, West Jefferson, Sparta,
Whitetop, Troutdale, Floyd, Boone, Volney, and Galax
822 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected, especially along the higher ridges.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

BMG

297 
WWUS71 KRNK 190428
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1228 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

WVZ508-191800-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.W.0002.260420T0600Z-260420T1400Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Rainelle, Quinwood, and Duo
1228 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

WVZ042>044-507-191800-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FR.Y.0002.260420T0600Z-260420T1400Z/
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Hinton, Union, Flat Top, Alderson, Hix,
Lewisburg, Bluefield, and White Sulphur Springs
1228 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, and Summers Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive 
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-191800-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0008.260419T1000Z-260419T2000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of Boone, Floyd, Independence, Troutdale,
Volney, Sparta, West Jefferson, Galax, and Whitetop
1228 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM 
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected, especially along the higher ridges.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

EB

219 
WWUS71 KRNK 191727
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
127 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

WVZ508-200130-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.260421T0400Z-260421T1300Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.FZ.W.0002.260420T0600Z-260420T1400Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
127 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the 
  upper 20s to lower 30s expected. For the Freeze Watch, 
  sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For 
  the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

WVZ042>044-507-200130-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.260421T0400Z-260421T1300Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.FR.Y.0002.260420T0600Z-260420T1400Z/
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Hix, Alderson, White Sulphur Springs,
Flat Top, Bluefield, Union, Lewisburg, and Hinton
127 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation 
  mainly in sheltered areas. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 27 possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, and Summers Counties.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For 
  the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive 
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-200130-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.260421T0400Z-260421T1300Z/
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260419T2000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of Troutdale, West Jefferson, Galax, Boone,
Floyd, Sparta, Independence, Volney, and Whitetop
127 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 30 possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For 
  the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009>014-018>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-200130-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FZ.A.0001.260421T0400Z-260421T1300Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Covington, Hot Springs, Blacksburg,
Lexington, Wytheville, Keysville, Buena Vista, Clifton Forge,
Bland, Bedford, Martinsville, Tazewell, Pearisburg, Salem,
Fincastle, Amherst, Marion, Appomattox, Rocky Mount, Stuart,
Radford, Roanoke, South Boston, New Castle, Danville, Lynchburg,
and Pulaski
127 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

WP

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
639 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
06z Aviation Updated.

Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms due to the hazard of
damaging wind gusts has expanded as far southeast as the NRV for
Saturday. Large hail is also possible in southeast WV and far
southwest VA.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Showers and a few thunderstorms late this afternoon
into Sunday. Chances for afternoon showers and storms in the
mountains increase after midweek.

2. Post frontal airmass will bring more seasonal
temperatures, with a couple chances for frost/freeze Sunday
night and Monday night.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1: Showers and a few thunderstorms late this afternoon
into Sunday. Chances for afternoon showers and storms in the
mountains increase after midweek.

Most of Saturday will have quiet weather, but above normal
temperatures under strong southwest flow. Some record high
temperatures are possible, please see the Climate section below.

A strong cold front crosses the area late Saturday night into Sunday
morning. With daytime heating increasing instability, might see a
few showers pop up over the mountains ahead of the main front during
the early evening hours. However, most of the showers and storms
will come with the frontal passage itself during Saturday night, so
expecting coverage to increase after sunset and later Saturday. CAMs
seem to disagree somewhat on how much the front holds together once
it gets east of the mountains and redevelopment in the Piedmont
later on Sunday. Given the strong northwesterly, downslope flow,
thinking redevelopment will be more in eastern VA, and so still not
expecting more than a tenth of an inch of rain in the Piedmont and
Southside. Rainfall amounts still look to be highest over southeast
WV and southwest VA, between a quarter and half an inch, locally
higher amounts possible with any thunderstorms. Elsewhere outside
those areas will see up to a quarter inch at most.

Large surface high pressure arrives behind the front to start the
work week, keeping the weather dry until another frontal systems
starts to drop southward towards the area during the
Wednesday/Thursday timeframe. Rebounding temperatures under building
500mb ridge and a moist airmass will lead to widely scattered
showers and possible thunderstorms during the afternoons, mainly
terrain driven in the mountains, but initial amounts look to be
limited at this time. Another chance for more widespread rainfall
arrives with a front tracking towards the area from the central US
over the weekend. However, this system is lacking strong upper level
support at this time, as the 500mb trough starts to pull northward
as it heads east, rather than digging and strengthening over the
area, and merely flattens the ridge over the eastern US. That being
said, confidence is low that this system next weekend will bring
widespread, beneficial, drought busting rainfall.

KEY MESSAGE 2: Post frontal airmass will bring more seasonal
temperatures, with a couple chances for frost/freeze Sunday
night and Monday night.

Cold air behind the cold front will advect much more seasonal
temperatures into the region Sunday night into Monday morning,
mid to upper 30s forecast for mountain locations and upper 30s
to low 40s forecast for Piedmont locations. At this time, only
localized chances for a freeze look possible this night across
portions of SE West Virginia as winds look to remain elevated,
and temperatures are predominantly forecast to remain above
freezing.

Chances increase for frost/freezing to occur Monday night into
Tuesday as surface high pressure settles over the region leading
to calm winds and clear skies. This will lead to efficient
radiational cooling areawide. While maximum RH values look to be
lackluster at around 60-70%, there could be some localized
patchy frost that develops; however, widespread temperatures in
the upper 20s to low 30s will lead to freezing conditions
areawide, and folks should take precaution with any early
plants that may have been started outdoors.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...

VFR conditions are likely to continue for all terminals;
however, KLWB may see some early morning river fog that may lead
to some brief MVFR restrictions. upper level cirrus clouds will
be present most of the day prior to a cold front that will
approach the region towards 00 UTC Sunday. This will lead to
scattered showers and a few thunderstorms pushing into mountain
terminals between 00-03 UTC. These showers and thunderstorms
look to bring MVFR CIGs to BLF, LWB, ROA, and BCB by the 03-06
UTC timeframe. All other terminals look to remain VFR.

Wind gusts out of the south/southwest this afternoon will
increase to 15 to 20 knots at all terminals. As the front starts
to push through the region, winds will slowly start to become
more westerly, but this is not expected to occur until the 03-06
UTC timeframe for BLF and LWB, and the 06-12 UTC timeframe for
all other terminals. As the wind shifts, winds are expected to
gust to 20-25 knots by the 06-09 UTC timeframe. These wind gusts
look to continue through much of the day on Sunday before
diminishing by sunset.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...

The cold front should be out of the Mid- Atlantic by Monday
morning (the latest) and skies will return to VFR. Winds may
pick up again from the northwest as another cold (but dry) front
moves through Monday. The next best chance of precipitation
will likely be towards the end of next week.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Warm and dry conditions are expected today. Winds will be
gustier this afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front.

All things considered, these conditions will continue to
support high fire danger of adverse fire behavior across the
entire region with minimum RH values dropping into the 20-30%
range. Fire containment for new starts will be difficult
through today. The next notable chance for any widespread
wetting rainfall comes this evening into Sunday with a cold
front, but amounts look very light again for most.

We cool down back to normal behind the front early next
week with a very dry airmass. Monday and Tuesday could see
humidities in the teens.

These aforementioned conditions will make fire containment
increasingly difficult through next week.

&&

.CLIMATE...
The following are the record highs for April 18th and the
forecast temperature at each of our climate sites.

SITE       RECORD HIGH/YEAR           FORECAST HIGH
ROANOKE          91/1976                   90
LYNCHBURG        95/1896                   89
DANVILLE         93/1937                   91
BLACKSBURG       87/1896                   84
BLUEFIELD        88/1976                   81

&&

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

&&

DISCUSSION...AS/EB
AVIATION...EB
FIRE WEATHER...EB/PM
CLIMATE...WP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
758 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ022-023-032>035-043>047-058-059-191200-
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
758 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

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.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ007-WVZ042>044-507-508-191200-
Tazewell-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
758 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia and
southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A few storms may produce strong wind gusts and large hail this
evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Northwest winds may gust over 35 mph Sunday.

Sub-freezing temperatures will be possible Monday and Tuesday
morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009>020-024-191200-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-
758 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A few storms may produce strong wind gusts this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Northwest winds may gust over 35 mph Sunday.

A frost or freeze will be possible Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PW