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2025 [KRNK] BLACKSBURG High Wind (HW) Watch (A) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

526 
WWUS71 KRNK 150923
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
423 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ010>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-152100-
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.A.0001.250216T1700Z-250217T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-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-
Including the cities of Salem, Rainelle, Bland, Lexington, Hix,
Pearisburg, Alderson, Radford, Blacksburg, Galax, Independence,
Sparta, Roanoke, Pulaski, Lewisburg, Troutdale, Rocky Mount,
Bluefield, Bedford, Covington, Floyd, Duo, Wytheville, Amherst,
Hinton, Boone, Buena Vista, Whitetop, Union, Hot Springs, Volney,
White Sulphur Springs, Fincastle, Stuart, New Castle, Quinwood,
Clifton Forge, Flat Top, and West Jefferson
423 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the wet ground, it will be easier for 
  trees to be blown over. There is also extensive ice damage in some 
  areas with broken tree limbs, which may come down. This may also 
  hamper line crews from making needed repairs to power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CB
031 
WWUS71 KRNK 151957
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ014>017-022>024-032>035-160400-
/O.UPG.KRNK.HW.A.0001.250216T1700Z-250217T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T2100Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Including the cities of Galax, Blacksburg, Salem, Sparta,
Roanoke, Lexington, Independence, Buena Vista, Boone, Volney,
Fincastle, West Jefferson, Rocky Mount, Troutdale, Whitetop,
Stuart, Amherst, Floyd, and Bedford
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Locally higher gusts are possible at higher elevations.

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

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Many tree 
  limbs that were broken or partially broken during the freezing 
  rain earlier this week may be blown down resulting in debris on 
  roads and additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use caution parking or working around trees that 
may have broken or weak branches. Be prepared for debris on roadways 
and sidewalks.

&&

$$

VAZ010>013-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-160400-
/O.UPG.KRNK.HW.A.0001.250216T1700Z-250217T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T1800Z/
Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Covington, Wytheville, Radford, Flat Top,
Rainelle, Bluefield, Lewisburg, Pearisburg, Bland, Hix, Union,
Alderson, Quinwood, Hot Springs, White Sulphur Springs, Hinton,
Duo, New Castle, Clifton Forge, and Pulaski
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. 
  Locally higher gusts are possible at higher elevations.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and 
  southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Many 
  tree limbs that were broken or partially broken during the 
  freezing rain earlier this week may be blown down resulting in 
  debris on roads and additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use caution parking or working around trees that 
may have broken or weak branches. Be prepared for debris on roadways 
and sidewalks.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-160400-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T2100Z/
Surry-Wilkes-
Including the cities of Wilkesboro and Dobson
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Locally higher gusts are possible at higher elevations.

* WHERE...Surry and Wilkes Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Many tree 
  limbs that were broken or partially broken during the freezing 
  rain earlier this week may be blown down resulting in debris on 
  roads and additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use caution parking or working around trees that 
may have broken or weak branches. Be prepared for debris on roadways 
and sidewalks.

&&

$$

NCZ004>006-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-160400-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T2100Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Eden, Appomattox, Keysville, Yanceyville,
Danbury, Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, Yadkinville, and
Lynchburg
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and south central 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-160400-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T1800Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-
Including the cities of Marion and Tazewell
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. 
  Locally higher gusts are possible at higher elevations.

* WHERE...Smyth and Tazewell Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMS
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526 
WWUS71 KRNK 150923
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
423 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ010>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-152100-
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.A.0001.250216T1700Z-250217T1700Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-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-
Including the cities of Salem, Rainelle, Bland, Lexington, Hix,
Pearisburg, Alderson, Radford, Blacksburg, Galax, Independence,
Sparta, Roanoke, Pulaski, Lewisburg, Troutdale, Rocky Mount,
Bluefield, Bedford, Covington, Floyd, Duo, Wytheville, Amherst,
Hinton, Boone, Buena Vista, Whitetop, Union, Hot Springs, Volney,
White Sulphur Springs, Fincastle, Stuart, New Castle, Quinwood,
Clifton Forge, Flat Top, and West Jefferson
423 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the wet ground, it will be easier for 
  trees to be blown over. There is also extensive ice damage in some 
  areas with broken tree limbs, which may come down. This may also 
  hamper line crews from making needed repairs to power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CB
Permalink to 202502151957-KRNK-WWUS71-NPWRNK
031 
WWUS71 KRNK 151957
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ014>017-022>024-032>035-160400-
/O.UPG.KRNK.HW.A.0001.250216T1700Z-250217T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T2100Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Including the cities of Galax, Blacksburg, Salem, Sparta,
Roanoke, Lexington, Independence, Buena Vista, Boone, Volney,
Fincastle, West Jefferson, Rocky Mount, Troutdale, Whitetop,
Stuart, Amherst, Floyd, and Bedford
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Locally higher gusts are possible at higher elevations.

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

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Many tree 
  limbs that were broken or partially broken during the freezing 
  rain earlier this week may be blown down resulting in debris on 
  roads and additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use caution parking or working around trees that 
may have broken or weak branches. Be prepared for debris on roadways 
and sidewalks.

&&

$$

VAZ010>013-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-160400-
/O.UPG.KRNK.HW.A.0001.250216T1700Z-250217T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T1800Z/
Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Covington, Wytheville, Radford, Flat Top,
Rainelle, Bluefield, Lewisburg, Pearisburg, Bland, Hix, Union,
Alderson, Quinwood, Hot Springs, White Sulphur Springs, Hinton,
Duo, New Castle, Clifton Forge, and Pulaski
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. 
  Locally higher gusts are possible at higher elevations.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and 
  southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Many 
  tree limbs that were broken or partially broken during the 
  freezing rain earlier this week may be blown down resulting in 
  debris on roads and additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use caution parking or working around trees that 
may have broken or weak branches. Be prepared for debris on roadways 
and sidewalks.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-160400-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T2100Z/
Surry-Wilkes-
Including the cities of Wilkesboro and Dobson
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Locally higher gusts are possible at higher elevations.

* WHERE...Surry and Wilkes Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Many tree 
  limbs that were broken or partially broken during the freezing 
  rain earlier this week may be blown down resulting in debris on 
  roads and additional power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use caution parking or working around trees that 
may have broken or weak branches. Be prepared for debris on roadways 
and sidewalks.

&&

$$

NCZ004>006-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-160400-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T2100Z/
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Eden, Appomattox, Keysville, Yanceyville,
Danbury, Martinsville, Danville, South Boston, Yadkinville, and
Lynchburg
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and south central 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009-160400-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0007.250216T1700Z-250217T1800Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-
Including the cities of Marion and Tazewell
257 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. 
  Locally higher gusts are possible at higher elevations.

* WHERE...Smyth and Tazewell Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMS

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