423 
WWUS71 KRNK 180700
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
200 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

VAZ007-009>014-018>020-023-024-WVZ042>044-507-508-181700-
/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0018.251219T1200Z-251220T0000Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Hinton, Flat Top, Lexington, Clifton
Forge, Marion, Covington, Lewisburg, Tazewell, Wytheville,
Quinwood, Radford, Pearisburg, Duo, Fincastle, Buena Vista,
Union, Alderson, Hix, Blacksburg, Pulaski, Rainelle, Hot Springs,
New Castle, White Sulphur Springs, Bluefield, and Bland
200 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-181700-
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.A.0002.251219T1200Z-251220T0000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-
Including the cities of Roanoke, West Jefferson, Sparta, Salem,
Volney, Independence, Galax, Floyd, Boone, Whitetop, and
Troutdale
200 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

SH

662 
WWUS71 KRNK 181743
NPWRNK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1243 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-022-190245-
/O.UPG.KRNK.HW.A.0002.251219T1200Z-251220T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KRNK.HW.W.0003.251219T1200Z-251220T0300Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-
Including the cities of Floyd, Salem, West Jefferson, Sparta,
Independence, Troutdale, Roanoke, Whitetop, Galax, Boone, and
Volney
1243 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris, tree limbs, and downed power lines. Use 
caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NCZ003-019-VAZ032>035-190245-
/O.EXB.KRNK.WI.Y.0018.251219T1200Z-251220T0300Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Including the cities of Stuart, Wilkesboro, Rocky Mount, Bedford,
Amherst, and Dobson
1243 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Surry and Wilkes Counties. In Virginia, 
  Amherst, Bedford, Patrick, and Franklin Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$

VAZ007-009>014-018>020-023-024-WVZ042>044-507-508-190245-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0018.251219T1200Z-251220T0300Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Marion, Wytheville, Alderson, Quinwood,
White Sulphur Springs, Hot Springs, New Castle, Radford,
Lexington, Pulaski, Tazewell, Covington, Lewisburg, Flat Top,
Hinton, Pearisburg, Hix, Buena Vista, Rainelle, Bluefield, Bland,
Fincastle, Blacksburg, Union, Duo, and Clifton Forge
1243 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM 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.

&&

$$

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