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Tornado Warning 39, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this tornado warning at Apr 27, 2011, 11:12 PM EDT for 5 counties in Virginia. It was in force for 48 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2011, 11:12 PM EDT (03:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 28, 2011, 12:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
Counties Bland County, VA, Grayson County, VA, Smyth County, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Wythe County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 11:17 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | Chilhowie, VA | |
| Apr 27, 11:17 PM EDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 Sse Chilhowie, VA | |
| Apr 28, 12:05 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Bastian, VA | POWER LINE BLOWN DOWN THAT TOOK OUT POWER FOR MOST OF THE COUNTY |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 5:44 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
| Apr 27, 6:15 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 154 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2272 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 766 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 233 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 271 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 3.5
- Supercell composite
- 14.4
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
088
WFUS51 KRNK 280312
TORRNK
VAC021-077-173-185-197-280400-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0039.110428T0312Z-110428T0400Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1112 PM EDT WED APR 27 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BLACKSBURG HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
SMYTH COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
SOUTHEASTERN TAZEWELL COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
WYTHE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
NORTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
BLAND COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
* UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT.
* AT 1108 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO 10 MILES
SOUTHWEST OF CHILHOWIE...OR 9 MILES EAST OF ABINGDON...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 65 MPH.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
ADWOLF...
MARION...
ATKINS...
MARION WYTHEVILLE...
RURAL RETREAT...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IN ADDITION TO THE TORNADO...THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.
WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO...PLEASE RELAY YOUR SEVERE WEATHER REPORTS
TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE AT...1...8 6
6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4.
&&
LAT...LON 3722 8108 3686 8081 3681 8101 3682 8103
3679 8104 3663 8161 3663 8162 3679 8170
3683 8175 3686 8176
TIME...MOT...LOC 0312Z 241DEG 58KT 3672 8174
$$
163 follow-up statements
275
WWUS51 KRNK 280336
SVSRNK
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1136 PM EDT WED APR 27 2011
VAC021-077-173-185-197-280400-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-110428T0400Z/
SMYTH VA-TAZEWELL VA-WYTHE VA-GRAYSON VA-BLAND VA-
1136 PM EDT WED APR 27 2011
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GRAYSON...WYTHE...SOUTHEASTERN TAZEWELL AND SMYTH...AND
COUNTIESBLAND COUNTY...
AT 1136 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR MARION
WYTHEVILLE...OR NEAR RURAL RETREAT...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
MARION WYTHEVILLE...
RURAL RETREAT...
FAVONIA...
BLAND...
MAX MEADOWS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
HEAVY RAINFALL MAY OBSCURE THIS TORNADO. TAKE COVER NOW! IF YOU WAIT
TO SEE OR HEAR IT COMING...IT MAY BE TOO LATE TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT THURSDAY MORNING
FOR NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA AND
SOUTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
100 AM EDT THURSDAY MORNING FOR SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.
&&
LAT...LON 3722 8108 3686 8081 3681 8101 3682 8103
3679 8104 3663 8161 3663 8162 3679 8170
3683 8175 3686 8176
TIME...MOT...LOC 0337Z 241DEG 58KT 3694 8133
$$763
WWUS51 KRNK 280349
SVSRNK
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1149 PM EDT WED APR 27 2011
VAC021-077-173-185-197-280400-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-110428T0400Z/
SMYTH VA-TAZEWELL VA-WYTHE VA-GRAYSON VA-BLAND VA-
1149 PM EDT WED APR 27 2011
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GRAYSON...WYTHE...SOUTHEASTERN TAZEWELL AND SMYTH...AND
BLAND COUNTY...
AT 1145 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR CERES...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 60 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
FAVONIA...
BLAND...
HICKSVILLE...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO
COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT THURSDAY MORNING
FOR NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA AND
SOUTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
100 AM EDT THURSDAY MORNING FOR SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.
&&
LAT...LON 3722 8108 3686 8081 3681 8101 3682 8103
3679 8104 3663 8161 3663 8162 3679 8170
3683 8175 3686 8176
TIME...MOT...LOC 0349Z 234DEG 50KT 3703 8122
$$110
WWUS51 KRNK 280358
SVSRNK
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1158 PM EDT WED APR 27 2011
VAC021-077-173-185-197-280408-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-110428T0400Z/
SMYTH VA-TAZEWELL VA-WYTHE VA-GRAYSON VA-BLAND VA-
1158 PM EDT WED APR 27 2011
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN
GRAYSON...WYTHE...SOUTHEASTERN TAZEWELL AND SMYTH...AND BLAND COUNTY
EXPIRES AT MIDNIGHT EDT...
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE IN BLACKSBURG AT...1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT THURSDAY MORNING
FOR NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA AND
SOUTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
100 AM EDT THURSDAY MORNING FOR SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.
LAT...LON 3722 8108 3686 8081 3681 8101 3682 8103
3679 8104 3663 8161 3663 8162 3679 8170
3683 8175 3686 8176
TIME...MOT...LOC 0358Z 234DEG 50KT 3710 8109
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 8:01 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 44 min |
| Apr 27, 8:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell | 66 min |
| Apr 27, 8:32 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania | 43 min |
| Apr 27, 8:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 45 min |
| Apr 27, 9:06 PM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | RNK | Alleghany, Amherst, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt and 21 more | 13 hr |
| Apr 27, 9:11 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 34 min |
| Apr 27, 10:12 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Bland, Smyth, Tazewell | 48 min |
| Apr 27, 10:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, Wythe | 49 min |
| Apr 27, 10:39 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Bland, Smyth, Tazewell | 6 hr |
| Apr 27, 11:09 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Bland, Giles, Tazewell | 51 min |
| Apr 27, 11:19 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Wythe and 2 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 27, 11:53 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Bland, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Tazewell, Wythe | 52 min |
| Apr 27, 11:56 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Alleghany, City of Covington | 49 min |
| Apr 28, 12:01 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Wythe | 44 min |
| Apr 28, 12:40 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Bath | 35 min |
| Apr 28, 12:45 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Bland, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Wythe, City of Radford | 45 min |
| Apr 28, 12:48 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, Giles, City of Covington | 6 hr |
| Apr 28, 1:03 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, City of Covington | 57 min |
| Apr 28, 1:12 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, Wythe | 33 min |
| Apr 28, 1:19 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Roanoke | 26 min |
| Apr 28, 1:20 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, Wythe | 25 min |
| Apr 28, 1:28 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Botetourt, Rockbridge, City of Lexington | 21 min |
| Apr 28, 1:34 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt, Rockbridge, City of Lexington | 41 min |
| Apr 28, 1:39 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Bland | 3 hr |
| Apr 28, 1:43 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Montgomery | 19 min |
| Apr 28, 1:47 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Bland, Giles, Tazewell, Wythe | 9 min |
| Apr 28, 2:17 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Craig, Giles | 28 min |
| Apr 28, 3:22 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Montgomery, Roanoke and 2 more | 4 hr |
| Apr 28, 4:17 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 30 min |
| Apr 28, 5:32 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Montgomery, City of Galax | 3 hr |
| Apr 28, 5:51 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Patrick | 54 min |
| Apr 28, 6:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Buckingham, Campbell, City of Buena Vista and 1 more | 65 min |
| Apr 28, 6:46 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Patrick | 29 min |
| Apr 28, 6:47 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, Craig, City of Covington | 6 hr |
| Apr 28, 6:48 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Carroll, Henry, Patrick | 24 min |
| Apr 28, 7:13 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Patrick | 32 min |
| Apr 28, 7:44 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Appomattox, Bedford, Buckingham, City of Lynchburg | 76 min |
| Apr 28, 7:48 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Campbell | 72 min |
| Apr 28, 8:09 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig | 10 hr |
| Apr 28, 8:56 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, City of Lynchburg | 64 min |
| Apr 28, 10:06 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Halifax | 39 min |
| Apr 28, 12:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Danville | 52 min |
| Apr 28, 12:44 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Bath | 6 hr |
| Apr 28, 6:33 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig | 6 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.