Last Updated on January 28, 2026 8:39 am
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
124 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009>011-015-WVZ042>044-281600-
/O.NEW.KRNK.CW.Y.0005.260129T0000Z-260129T1600Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-
Monroe-
Including the cities of Independence, Bluefield, Hinton, Flat
Top, West Jefferson, Troutdale, Whitetop, Marion, Hix, Volney,
Union, Bland, Tazewell, Boone, and Pearisburg
124 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST THURSDAY…
- WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
- WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
Bland, Giles, Grayson, Smyth, and Tazewell Counties. In West
Virginia, Mercer, Monroe, and Summers Counties. - WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday.
- IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
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