Severe Thunderstorm Warning 35, NWS Blacksburg, VA

710 
WWUS51 KRNK 151945
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
345 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

VAC045-151953-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-180515T2015Z/
Craig VA-
345 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR 
EAST CENTRAL CRAIG COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

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 3710 7955 3726 8013 3740 8012 3741 8010
      3744 7953
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 278DEG 12KT 3734 7979 

$$

VAC019-023-067-161-770-775-152015-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-180515T2015Z/
Roanoke VA-City of Salem VA-City of Roanoke VA-Bedford VA-
Botetourt VA-Franklin VA-
345 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT
FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROANOKE...SOUTHWESTERN BEDFORD...SOUTHWESTERN BOTETOURT
AND NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE CITY
OF ROANOKE...

At 343 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Blue Ridge,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. 

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. 

Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Vinton...
Bedford...
and Troutville.

This includes The following Locations The Salem Fairgrounds and
Roanoke Regional Airport. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away 
from windows. 

Doppler radar also indicates strong winds are possible 
with this storm.

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 3710 7955 3726 8013 3740 8012 3741 8010
      3744 7953
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 278DEG 12KT 3734 7979 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

JR

832 
WWUS51 KRNK 152010
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
410 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

VAC019-023-067-161-770-775-152020-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-180515T2015Z/
Roanoke VA-City of Salem VA-City of Roanoke VA-Bedford VA-
Botetourt VA-Franklin VA-
410 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN 
ROANOKE...SOUTHWESTERN BEDFORD...SOUTHWESTERN BOTETOURT AND 
NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE CITY OF 
ROANOKE WILL EXPIRE AT 415 PM EDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However heavy rain
is still possible with this thunderstorm.

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 3710 7955 3726 8013 3740 8012 3741 8010
      3744 7953
TIME...MOT...LOC 2010Z 278DEG 12KT 3733 7968 

$$

KK

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
301 PM EDT Tue May 15 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A stationary front will remain just over the Mid Atlantic region
and Ohio Valley for the rest of the week. Tropical moisture
will intersect this boundary resulting in daily showers and
thunderstorms through at least Friday. Temperatures will stay
above normal.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 245 PM EDT Tuesday...

Thunderstorms have initiated due to orographic forcing in a
moist unstable environment. Expect terrain and outflow
interaction to be dominant factors affecting movement and
propagation of storms. Expect locally heavy rain from any storms
and a marginal threat for severe weather especially from I-64
northward. There looks to be enough forcing from weak short wave
energy in the juicy airmass to keep showers stewing around
overnight especially from the mountains of NC up through the
Shenadoah valley.

Approach of low pressure in tropical airmass will keep a good
chance for showers and thunderstorms across the region again
tomorrow, though greater coverage and increased cloud cover
will limit instability a bit and significant shear will remain
absent.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
As of 315 AM EDT Tuesday...

This portion of the forecast period is shaping up to one
characterized by frequent, and potentially heavy, rainfall. The
baroclinic zone that is currently north of our region will gradually
move southward and be positioned over our region. Concurrent to this
event, we expect a very strong and moist flow off the eastern
portion of the Gulf of Mexico. This flow will maintain itself
through Friday on the east side of an upper low that is progged to
move north from the panhandle of Florida to central Kentucky. This
persistent flow crossing the baroclinic zone almost on an orthogonal
angle will help to maximize rainfall across the area. We will need to
monitor on a daily basis how much rain has fallen in comparison with
the various flash flood guidance to assess any need for flash flood
watches and/or warnings.

Temperatures during this portion of the forecast will average about
five degrees above normal.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 309 PM EDT Monday...

The weekend will start with a upper level low positioned across
IL/IN/OH.  The generous southerly stream of moisture that was over
the area Thursday and Friday, will continue to hold fast for
Saturday as well. Look for scattered to likely coverage showers and
storms across the area again, with the potential again for some
locally heavy rain.

The activity will wane Saturday night with the loss of daytime
heating, plus the best upper level dynamics will weaken as the upper
low opens up, and gets ejected northeast in advance of an
approaching cold front.

On Sunday, the approaching cold front will still be upstream of the
region, but a continuation of a moisture rich low level profile,
combined with daytime and differential heating will allow for
scattered shower and some thunderstorm development.

The cold front is expected cross the area on Monday, allowing for a
return of greater coverage of showers and storms across the region.
Chances decrease only slightly on Tuesday thanks to the front
stalling just to our south, and then starting to make headway north
again by the late afternoon.

Temperatures during this portion of the forecast will average five
to ten degrees above normal.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 245 PM EDT Tuesday...

Thunderstorms will be affecting TAF sites early his period,
especially along and west of the Blue Ridge. Terrain and outflow
will play a big role in storm formation and make specific timing
difficult in TAFs. Will use generous duration tempo groups and
amend when convection becomes more certain. Expect storms to
diminish with loss of heating, though there remains enough
forcing in moist environment to keep showers/rumble of thunder
going overnight especially from the mountains of NC up through
the Shenandoah valley. Plume of low level moisture will also
work up the mountains and foothills with some low stratus/fog
affecting KBCB and KROA, and possibly KLYH and KDAN as well.
KLWB may also experience some LIFR cigs/vsbys late tonight if
they get some rain then break out and cool late. Heating
tomorrow will reinvigorate convection with widespread
showers/thunderstorms affecting TAF sites from mid morning on.

Winds will generally be light outside of thunderstorms.

.Extended Aviation Discussion...

Probability for showers/thunderstorms will increase associated
with southward sagging front and moisture streaming north from
the Gulf of Mexico.

Weather pattern will remain summerlike through the week.
Daily threat for numerous afternoon and evening showers and
thunderstorms with MVFR ceilings and visibilities will continue
through the end of the week.

&&

.CLIMATE...
As of 940 PM EDT Monday...

Additional record warmth remains possible on Tuesday.

May 15th      Record Highs....Record Warm Lows
Roanoke Va    92 in 1962 ......65 in 1963
Danville VA   95 in 1985 ......64 in 2009
Lynchburg VA  93 in 1900 ......65 in 1905
Blacksburg VA 88 in 1985 ......60 in 2004
Bluefield WV  85 in 1988 ......62 in 2013

&&

.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...None.
NC...None.
WV...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MBS
NEAR TERM...MBS
SHORT TERM...DS
LONG TERM...DS
AVIATION...MBS/AMS
CLIMATE...AMS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
507 AM EDT Tue May 15 2018

VAZ019-020-024-WVZ507-508-161000-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
507 AM EDT Tue May 15 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Virginia and
southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening across northern and central Virginia and West Virginia. The
primary threat from any severe storms will be damaging winds and
large hail. Heavy rain and frequent lightning will accompany the
storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday through
Friday. Heavy rain is likely with any of the storms and localized
flooding is possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>018-022-023-032>035-043>047-058-059-
WVZ042>044-161000-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke-Botetourt-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-
Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-
Charlotte-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
507 AM EDT Tue May 15 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday through
Friday. Heavy rain is likely with any of the storms and localized
flooding is possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
140 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

VAZ009-012-013-015-016-151815-
Grayson-Pulaski-Wythe-Smyth-Carroll-
140 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT
SOUTHWESTERN PULASKI...SOUTHEASTERN SMYTH...SOUTHEASTERN WYTHE...
NORTHWESTERN CARROLL AND CENTRAL GRAYSON COUNTIES...

Until 215 PM EDT

At 139 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ivanhoe, moving
northeast at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Pulaski...
Wytheville...
Hillsville...
Fries...
and Max Meadows.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 3705 8079 3681 8062 3658 8144 3658 8152
      3670 8163
TIME...MOT...LOC 1739Z 239DEG 12KT 3684 8092

JR

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
213 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

VAZ010-011-013-014-151900-
Giles-Pulaski-Bland-Montgomery-
213 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT
NORTHERN PULASKI...SOUTHERN GILES...EAST CENTRAL BLAND AND
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES...

Until 300 PM EDT

At 213 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Newport, moving
east at 10 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Blacksburg...
Pulaski...
Pearisburg...
Pembroke...
and Newport.

LAT...LON 3740 8049 3723 8044 3715 8066 3706 8078
      3705 8090 3707 8091 3707 8092 3705 8098
      3705 8104 3718 8110
TIME...MOT...LOC 1813Z 291DEG 8KT 3729 8054

JR

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
228 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

VAZ010-012-151900-
Bland-Wythe-
228 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT
SOUTHEASTERN BLAND AND NORTH CENTRAL WYTHE COUNTIES...

Until 300 PM EDT

At 228 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Wytheville,
moving east at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Wytheville...
Bland...
Max Meadows...
Favonia...
and Fort Chiswell.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 3695 8121 3710 8116 3709 8098 3696 8094
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 278DEG 11KT 3702 8106

JR

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
244 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0239 PM     HAIL             1 SSE LONG SPUR         37.09N 80.95W
05/15/2018  E0.50 INCH       BLAND              VA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            DIME SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT LITTLE CREEK HIGHWAY.

&&

HYSELL

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
258 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

VAZ018-022-023-034-151945-
Botetourt-Craig-Roanoke-Bedford-
258 PM EDT TUE MAY 15 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT
NORTHERN ROANOKE...SOUTHEASTERN CRAIG...WEST CENTRAL BEDFORD AND
SOUTHWESTERN BOTETOURT COUNTIES...THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE CITY OF
ROANOKE...

Until 345 PM EDT

At 256 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Fincastle,
moving east at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Vinton...
Buchanan...
and Troutville.

This includes The following Locations The Salem Fairgrounds and
Roanoke Regional Airport.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 3731 7962 3724 8020 3730 8026 3734 8026
      3736 8033 3746 8035 3761 7975
TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 262DEG 19KT 3747 7990

JR