Watches, Warnings & Advisories



8 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles SSW Troutdale VA

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-280745-
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   High Wind Warning.

There is a chance for brief tornadoes to form in Helene`s rainbands
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning
VAC035-077-173-197-640-272030-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0064.000000T0000Z-240927T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
216 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Carroll County in southwestern Virginia...
  Grayson County in southwestern Virginia...
  Smyth County in southwestern Virginia...
  Wythe County in southwestern Virginia...
  The City of Galax in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
  7 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already
  occurring.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Wytheville...                      Galax...
  Marion...                          Hillsville...
  Saltville...                       Chilhowie...
  Rural Retreat...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Big Reed Island Creek, Beaver Creek, Bear Branch, Big Horse Creek,
  Beaverdam Creek and Ararat River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3698 8171 3694 8167 3702 8148 3702 8147
      3699 8148 3701 8144 3695 8138 3705 8122
      3702 8111 3707 8091 3688 8074 3693 8064
      3693 8063 3670 8045 3665 8049 3666 8059
      3656 8061 3659 8168 3662 8161 3693 8184

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

EB




High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
201 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009-010-012-015>017-WVZ042-043-508-280000-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Mercer-Summers-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Marion, Galax, Sparta, Bluefield, Hinton,
Bland, Duo, Quinwood, Flat Top, Floyd, Boone, West Jefferson,
Tazewell, Rainelle, Volney, Whitetop, Wytheville, Troutdale, Hix,
and Independence
201 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind will be at the highest
  elevations.

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.

&&

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
158 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-
WVZ042>044-507-508-280000-
/O.CON.KRNK.FA.A.0013.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, Marion, Galax, Stuart,
Sparta, Eden, Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Salem, Bluefield, Hinton,
Bedford, Bland, Duo, Danbury, New Castle, Amherst, Quinwood,
Roanoke, Keysville, Flat Top, Dobson, Union, Appomattox, Rocky
Mount, Floyd, Martinsville, Lewisburg, Lynchburg, Lexington,
South Boston, Boone, Blacksburg, Hot Springs, Fincastle,
Yadkinville, White Sulphur Springs, West Jefferson, Alderson,
Tazewell, Buena Vista, Pulaski, Volney, Rainelle, Whitetop,
Radford, Covington, Clifton Forge, Danville, Wytheville,
Troutdale, Hix, and Independence
158 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas,
  Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga,
  Wilkes and Yadkin, Virginia, including the following areas,
  Alleghany VA, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland,
  Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Craig, Floyd,
  Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick,
  Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and
  Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas,
  Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and
  rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and
  could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - An additional 1 to 3 inches, and locally higher amounts, of
    rain will fall on already saturated soils.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

AMS




Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1230 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Virginia...West Virginia...

  New River at Radford affecting City of Radford, Pulaski and
  Montgomery independent cities.

  New River Near Galax affecting Carroll, City of Galax and Grayson
  independent cities.

  New River at Allisonia affecting Pulaski and Wythe Counties.

  New River at Glen Lyn affecting Giles, Summers, Monroe and Mercer
  Counties.

For the New River...including Galax, Allisonia, Radford, Glen Lyn,
Hinton...Major flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a very dangerous situation! Stay away from the rivers until
they recede below flood stage. The extremely strong current will
easily be able to carry people and even automobiles away, with
little chance of rescue.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1230 AM EDT.

&&

VAC035-077-640-280430-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-240929T0954Z/
/GAXV2.3.ER.240926T2130Z.240928T0600Z.240928T2154Z.NO/
1230 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...New River near Galax.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:30 AM EDT Friday was 14.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3658 8119 3681 8101 3684 8086 3665 8090
      3657 8095


$$



Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning
VAC077-173-272045-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0067.240927T1350Z-240927T2045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
950 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR SMYTH AND GRAYSON COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Grayson County in southwestern Virginia...
  Smyth County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 445 PM EDT Friday.

* At 950 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
  5 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is
  1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
  inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
  occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Smyth and Grayson Counties.
  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Galax...                           Marion...
  Saltville...                       Chilhowie...
  Independence...                    Fries...
  Sugar Grove...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Beaver Creek, Bear Branch, Big Horse Creek, Bridle Creek, Campbell
  Creek, Bull Run, Brush Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Blue Spring Creek
  and Chestnut Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3698 8171 3693 8168 3699 8158 3699 8148
      3701 8144 3690 8133 3676 8126 3677 8109
      3681 8104 3667 8094 3663 8093 3665 8092
      3665 8091 3656 8084 3659 8168 3662 8161
      3679 8170 3693 8184

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1.5-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

EB




Flood Warning

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1034 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

VAC077-173-185-281145-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FA.W.0036.000000T0000Z-240928T1145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Grayson VA-Smyth VA-Tazewell VA-
1034 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
  counties, Grayson, Smyth and Tazewell.

* WHEN...Until 745 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1034 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in
    the warned area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Marion, Richlands, Tazewell, Saltville, Chilhowie, Cedar
    Bluff and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3724 8173 3720 8168 3721 8158 3701 8144
      3700 8145 3690 8133 3676 8126 3657 8114
      3659 8167 3662 8161 3664 8161 3663 8162
      3679 8170 3693 8183 3696 8178 3704 8182
      3711 8189 3715 8190 3720 8176


$$

BMG




Flood Warning

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
954 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

VAC035-077-197-640-280145-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.W.0045.240927T0154Z-240928T0145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carroll VA-Grayson VA-Wythe VA-City of Galax VA-
954 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
  counties and independent city, Carroll, City of Galax, Grayson and
  Wythe.

* WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
  continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 951 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
    indicated bands of heavy rain continue to pass across the
    warned area. Flooding is ongoing, with numerous creeks and
    streams out of their banks, and several roads rendered
    impassible by flood waters in the warned area. Between 3 and
    8 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to locally 5 inches are
    possible in the warned area through dawn on Friday.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Wytheville, Galax, Hillsville, Rural Retreat, Independence,
    Fries and Patterson.
  - For flooding safety information, please visit
    http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Be
especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3702 8118 3704 8113 3702 8111 3707 8091
      3703 8089 3688 8074 3690 8068 3693 8063
      3670 8045 3665 8049 3664 8054 3666 8059
      3661 8063 3656 8061 3657 8114 3676 8126
      3690 8133 3695 8138 3705 8122


$$

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