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2025 [KRNK] BLACKSBURG High Wind (HW) Warning (W) Number 2

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Storm Based Warning History

123 
WWUS71 KRNK 060830
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
330 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-061900-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.250306T0830Z-250307T0000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of Troutdale, Floyd, Boone, Whitetop, West
Jefferson, Galax, Sparta, Volney, and Independence
330 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. This includes I-77 through 
  Fancy Gap.

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. Do not park under trees.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-009>014-018>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-
061900-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Alderson, Duo, Bland, Bedford, Buena
Vista, Rocky Mount, Hinton, Lexington, Rainelle, Blacksburg,
Radford, New Castle, Marion, Quinwood, Amherst, Pearisburg,
Wytheville, Bluefield, Flat Top, Wilkesboro, Dobson, Clifton
Forge, Hix, Roanoke, Covington, Fincastle, Hot Springs, Stuart,
Lewisburg, Salem, White Sulphur Springs, Tazewell, Union, and
Pulaski
330 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMS
860 
WWUS71 KRNK 061742
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1242 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

VAZ022-070000-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
Roanoke-
Including the cities of Salem and Roanoke
1242 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Roanoke County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-070000-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of Independence, Whitetop, Galax, West
Jefferson, Troutdale, Floyd, Boone, Volney, and Sparta
1242 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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>014-018>020-023-024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-
070000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western
Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Clifton Forge, Flat Top,
Amherst, Stuart, White Sulphur Springs, Bluefield, Hot Springs,
Duo, Wilkesboro, Pulaski, Hinton, Hix, Rocky Mount, Bland,
Covington, Marion, Blacksburg, Wytheville, Fincastle, Buena
Vista, Pearisburg, Union, Tazewell, Lewisburg, Alderson,
Rainelle, Lexington, New Castle, Dobson, Radford, and Bedford
1242 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SH
484 
WWUS71 KRNK 062338
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
638 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-070845-
/O.EXP.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-
Including the cities of Independence, Volney, Roanoke, Troutdale,
West Jefferson, Floyd, Boone, Galax, Sparta, Whitetop, and Salem
638 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-009>014-018>020-023-024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-
070845-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western
Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Bluefield, Union, Dobson, Radford, New
Castle, Hot Springs, Hix, Stuart, Covington, Marion, Amherst,
Pulaski, Blacksburg, Alderson, Quinwood, Lewisburg, Hinton,
Bedford, Wytheville, Fincastle, Rocky Mount, Clifton Forge, White
Sulphur Springs, Buena Vista, Bland, Wilkesboro, Rainelle,
Tazewell, Pearisburg, Flat Top, Lexington, and Duo
638 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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
Permalink to 202503060830-KRNK-WWUS71-NPWRNK
123 
WWUS71 KRNK 060830
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
330 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-061900-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0002.250306T0830Z-250307T0000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of Troutdale, Floyd, Boone, Whitetop, West
Jefferson, Galax, Sparta, Volney, and Independence
330 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. This includes I-77 through 
  Fancy Gap.

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. Do not park under trees.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-009>014-018>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-
061900-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Alderson, Duo, Bland, Bedford, Buena
Vista, Rocky Mount, Hinton, Lexington, Rainelle, Blacksburg,
Radford, New Castle, Marion, Quinwood, Amherst, Pearisburg,
Wytheville, Bluefield, Flat Top, Wilkesboro, Dobson, Clifton
Forge, Hix, Roanoke, Covington, Fincastle, Hot Springs, Stuart,
Lewisburg, Salem, White Sulphur Springs, Tazewell, Union, and
Pulaski
330 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMS
Permalink to 202503061742-KRNK-WWUS71-NPWRNK
860 
WWUS71 KRNK 061742
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1242 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

VAZ022-070000-
/O.UPG.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
Roanoke-
Including the cities of Salem and Roanoke
1242 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Roanoke County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-070000-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of Independence, Whitetop, Galax, West
Jefferson, Troutdale, Floyd, Boone, Volney, and Sparta
1242 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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>014-018>020-023-024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-
070000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western
Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Quinwood, Clifton Forge, Flat Top,
Amherst, Stuart, White Sulphur Springs, Bluefield, Hot Springs,
Duo, Wilkesboro, Pulaski, Hinton, Hix, Rocky Mount, Bland,
Covington, Marion, Blacksburg, Wytheville, Fincastle, Buena
Vista, Pearisburg, Union, Tazewell, Lewisburg, Alderson,
Rainelle, Lexington, New Castle, Dobson, Radford, and Bedford
1242 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SH
Permalink to 202503062338-KRNK-WWUS71-NPWRNK
484 
WWUS71 KRNK 062338
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
638 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-070845-
/O.EXP.KRNK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250307T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-
Including the cities of Independence, Volney, Roanoke, Troutdale,
West Jefferson, Floyd, Boone, Galax, Sparta, Whitetop, and Salem
638 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ007-009>014-018>020-023-024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-
070845-
/O.CON.KRNK.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250307T0900Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western
Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Bluefield, Union, Dobson, Radford, New
Castle, Hot Springs, Hix, Stuart, Covington, Marion, Amherst,
Pulaski, Blacksburg, Alderson, Quinwood, Lewisburg, Hinton,
Bedford, Wytheville, Fincastle, Rocky Mount, Clifton Forge, White
Sulphur Springs, Buena Vista, Bland, Wilkesboro, Rainelle,
Tazewell, Pearisburg, Flat Top, Lexington, and Duo
638 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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

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