Alert archive / Virginia / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2018
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 21, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 10, 2018, 2:18 PM EDT for 4 counties in Virginia. It was in force for 57 min. 6 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
- May 10, 2018, 2:18 PM EDT (18:18 UTC)
- Expired
- May 10, 2018, 3:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 57 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.25 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Amherst County, VA, Bedford County, VA, Campbell County, VA, City of Lynchburg, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2:30 PM EDT | HAIL 0.75 | 5 Nw Bedford City, VA | HAIL FELL ON SOLARIDGE DRIVE. |
| May 10, 2:48 PM EDT | HAIL 0.25 | Lynchburg City, VA | PEA SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR BEDFORD COUNTY BORDER |
| May 10, 3:03 PM EDT | HAIL 0.5 | Lynchburg City, VA | MARBLE SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN LYNCHBURG |
| May 10, 3:05 PM EDT | HAIL 0.25 | Madison Heights, VA | SMALL HAIL REPORTED IN MADISON HEIGHTS |
| May 10, 3:05 PM EDT | HAIL 0.5 | Madison Heights, VA | HALF INCH HAIL REPORTED IN MADISON HEIGHTS |
| May 10, 3:07 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | Madison Heights, VA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 26 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1342 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 206 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 190 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
880
WUUS51 KRNK 101818
SVRRNK
VAC009-019-031-680-101915-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0021.180510T1818Z-180510T1915Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
218 PM EDT THU MAY 10 2018
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Campbell County in central Virginia...
South central Amherst County in central Virginia...
Northeastern Bedford County in south central Virginia...
The City of Lynchburg in central Virginia...
* Until 315 PM EDT
* At 218 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Peaks Of
Otter Recreation Area, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Lynchburg...
Bedford...
Forest...
Madison Heights...
and Boonsboro.
This includes The following Locations Liberty University and
Lynchburg Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, 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 3731 7900 3735 7970 3746 7970 3747 7964
3745 7963 3746 7961 3745 7959 3748 7958
3750 7941 3749 7905
TIME...MOT...LOC 1818Z 265DEG 28KT 3740 7961
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
WP4 follow-up statements
333
WWUS51 KRNK 101837
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
237 PM EDT THU MAY 10 2018
VAC009-019-031-680-101915-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180510T1915Z/
Campbell VA-Amherst VA-Bedford VA-City of Lynchburg VA-
237 PM EDT THU MAY 10 2018
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT
FOR
NORTH CENTRAL CAMPBELL...SOUTH CENTRAL AMHERST...AND NORTHEASTERN
BEDFORD COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF LYNCHBURG...
At 237 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Goode, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Lynchburg...
Forest...
Madison Heights...
Boonsboro...
and Goode.
This includes The following Location Liberty University.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3732 7901 3738 7955 3744 7953 3746 7951
3750 7941 3749 7905
TIME...MOT...LOC 1837Z 265DEG 35KT 3742 7935
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
WP961
WWUS51 KRNK 101855
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
255 PM EDT THU MAY 10 2018
VAC009-019-031-680-101915-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180510T1915Z/
Campbell VA-Amherst VA-Bedford VA-City of Lynchburg VA-
255 PM EDT THU MAY 10 2018
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT
FOR
NORTH CENTRAL CAMPBELL...SOUTH CENTRAL AMHERST...AND EAST CENTRAL
BEDFORD COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF LYNCHBURG...
At 254 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Madison
Heights, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Lynchburg...
Forest...
Madison Heights...
Boonsboro...
and Bocock.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, 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 3732 7901 3740 7931 3744 7953 3742 7932
3747 7932 3749 7905
TIME...MOT...LOC 1854Z 264DEG 30KT 3743 7916
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
WP113
WWUS51 KRNK 101859
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
259 PM EDT THU MAY 10 2018
VAC019-031-101909-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180510T1915Z/
Campbell VA-Bedford VA-
259 PM EDT THU MAY 10 2018
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
NORTH CENTRAL CAMPBELL AND EAST CENTRAL BEDFORD COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
central, south central and west central Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3742 7904 3742 7907 3739 7906 3740 7924
3740 7925 3742 7925 3745 7927 3745 7925
3746 7923 3749 7905 3743 7904
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 265DEG 28KT 3743 7911
$$
VAC009-680-101915-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180510T1915Z/
Amherst VA-City of Lynchburg VA-
259 PM EDT THU MAY 10 2018
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT
FOR
SOUTH CENTRAL AMHERST AND THE NORTHERN CITY OF LYNCHBURG...
At 259 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Madison
Heights, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Lynchburg...
and Madison Heights.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, 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 3742 7904 3742 7907 3739 7906 3740 7924
3740 7925 3742 7925 3745 7927 3745 7925
3746 7923 3749 7905 3743 7904
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 265DEG 28KT 3743 7911
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
WP529
WWUS51 KRNK 101916
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
316 PM EDT THU MAY 10 2018
VAC009-680-101925-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180510T1915Z/
Amherst VA-City of Lynchburg VA-
316 PM EDT THU MAY 10 2018
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTH CENTRAL AMHERST AND THE NORTHERN CITY OF LYNCHBURG HAS
EXPIRED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been allowed to expire. However heavy rain
is still possible with this thunderstorm.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
central, south central and west central Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Southeastern Amherst County in central Virginia until 345 PM.
LAT...LON 3742 7904 3742 7907 3739 7906 3740 7924
3740 7925 3742 7925 3745 7927 3745 7925
3746 7923 3749 7905 3743 7904
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 265DEG 28KT 3744 7895
$$
WPThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 11:46 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bath | 59 min |
| May 10, 12:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Covington | 57 min |
| May 10, 12:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bath | 30 min |
| May 10, 1:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Carroll | 36 min |
| May 10, 1:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Amherst | 35 min |
| May 10, 1:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Botetourt | 27 min |
| May 10, 1:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Amherst, City of Buena Vista | 30 min |
| May 10, 1:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Tazewell | 42 min |
| May 10, 1:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Lynchburg | 32 min |
| May 10, 2:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, Botetourt, Rockbridge | 44 min |
| May 10, 2:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Patrick | 59 min |
| May 10, 2:18 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista | 94 min |
| May 10, 2:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Patrick | 55 min |
| May 10, 2:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Amherst, Buckingham | 65 min |
| May 10, 2:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham | 59 min |
| May 10, 2:52 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, City of Lynchburg | 53 min |
| May 10, 2:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Carroll | 53 min |
| May 10, 3:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Henry, City of Martinsville | 46 min |
| May 10, 3:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Giles, Roanoke | 35 min |
| May 10, 3:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, City of Danville, City of Martinsville | 61 min |
| May 10, 3:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Campbell | 55 min |
| May 10, 3:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Buckingham | 26 min |
| May 10, 3:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte | 63 min |
| May 10, 3:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Salem | 52 min |
| May 10, 3:57 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte | 63 min |
| May 10, 4:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Franklin | 37 min |
| May 10, 4:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 48 min |
| May 10, 4:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bedford, City of Lynchburg | 48 min |
| May 10, 5:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Campbell | 43 min |
| May 10, 5:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Smyth | 44 min |
| May 10, 6:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Grayson, Smyth | 42 min |
| May 10, 6:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Botetourt | 48 min |
| May 10, 6:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, Botetourt, Rockbridge | 36 min |
| May 10, 6:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Floyd | 41 min |
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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.