... Wind Advisory in effect until 7 am EST this morning...
... High Wind Warning is cancelled...
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect until 7 am EST this morning. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled.
* Locations... along and near the Blue Ridge.
* Hazards... strong... gusty winds.
* Winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Timing... until around daybreak.
* Impacts... limbs... as well as a few dead or weak rooted trees
could fall. Loose outdoor objects will be blown around.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts over 45 mph will occur...
and can make driving difficult... especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.
The public is encouraged to report wind gusts or wind damage to
the National Weather Service via email at rnk.Skywarn@noaa.Gov or
at phone number 1... 8 6 6... 2 1 5... 4 3 2 4.
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Roanoke, VA
Current Conditions
20 °F
Scattered Clouds
Updated — 3:54 AM EST on February 12, 2012
Local Radar
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Roanoke
20 °F - Scattered Clouds
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Blacksburg
16 °F - Overcast -
Lynchburg
19 °F - Clear -
Dublin
16 °F - Overcast
Forecast for Roanoke (24001)
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Sunday
Clear
H 34° / L 20°
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Monday
Partly Cloudy
H 45° / L 31°
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Tuesday
 Chance of Snow
H 47° / L 36°
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Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
H 52° / L 36°
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Thursday
 Chance of Rain
H 54° / L 38°
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Sunny and blustery. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph...decreasing to 40 mph this afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 8 below this morning.
TonightClear. Cold with lows around 20. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph...decreasing to 30 mph after midnight. Wind chill values as low as 7 above.
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning. Wind chill values as low as 6 above in the morning.
Monday NightMostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow after midnight. Not as cool with lows around 30. Light and variable winds. Chance of snow 20 percent.
A slight chance of snow in the morning. Cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tuesday NightMostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s.
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
Thursday Night and FridayMostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 50.
Statement as of 4:08 am EST on February 12, 2012
Wind Advisory
