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Special Weather Statement, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this special weather statement at Aug 2, 2018, 3:22 PM EDT for Bedford County, Virginia. It was in force for 38 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2018, 3:22 PM EDT (19:22 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 2, 2018, 4:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
County Bedford County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:22 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 25 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
- 313 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 459 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -54 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 85 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- -0.1
- Supercell composite
- -0.7
The text
As transmitted.
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The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Blacksburg, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 2, 12:46 PM EDT, 2 hours 36 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 2, 12:46 PM EDT, 2 hours 36 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 2, 2:59 PM EDT, 23 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 259 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018 NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-032-WVZ042>044-507-508-031900- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth- Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig- Alleghany VA-Bath-Patrick-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Western Greenbrier- 259 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ005-006-VAZ022>024-033>035-043>047-058-059-031900- Rockingham-Caswell-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford- Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax- Charlotte- 259 PM EDT Thu Aug 2 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia and west central Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. In addition, strong to isolated severe thunderstorms containing damaging winds will be possible into this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Aug 2, 1:48 PM EDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
148 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0900 AM FLASH FLOOD REIDSVILLE 36.35N 79.67W
08/02/2018 ROCKINGHAM NC 911 CALL CENTER
MULTIPLE ROADS CLOSED DUE TO FLASH FLOODING THROUGHOUT
THE COUNTY...INCLUDING ROUTE 29 NEAR RUFFIN...ROUTE 29
BUSINESS IN OREGON HILL...FRONT STREET IN EDEN...MCCOLLUM
ROAD SOUTHEAST OF MADISON...BERRY HILL RIDGE ROAD WEST OF
PELHAM...ANGELL ROAD AND SAND ROCK BRIDGE LANE SOUTHEAST
OF MADISON...ROUTE 65 AND IRON WORKS ROAD WEST OF
REIDSVILLE...WITTY ROAD WEST OF MONROETON...WOLF ISLAND
ROAD NEAR REIDSVILLE...AND CRUTCHFIELD ROAD NEAR
REIDSVILLE
&&
PWSpecial weather statement, Aug 2, 2:11 PM EDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
211 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018
NCZ002-003-019-020-021900-
Yadkin-Surry-Wilkes-Alleghany-
211 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018
...THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL AFFECT EASTERN
ALLEGHANY... SURRY...WILKES AND WESTERN YADKIN COUNTIES IN
NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA...
Until 300 PM EDT.
At 210 PM EDT, thunderstorms were located along a line extending
from near Mountain Park to near Taylorsville. Movement was northeast
at 40 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Airy...
North Wilkesboro...
Elkin...
Wilkesboro...
and Fairview.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3601 8133 3655 8115 3655 8054 3605 8076
3606 8098 3603 8106 3604 8120
TIME...MOT...LOC 1810Z 227DEG 35KT 3639 8090 3600 8115
MBSSpecial weather statement, Aug 2, 2:35 PM EDT, 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
235 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018
VAZ017-022-033-021915-
Franklin-Floyd-Roanoke-
235 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018
...THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAINFALL WILL AFFECT EASTERN
ROANOKE...NORTHEASTERN FLOYD AND NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN
COUNTIES...THE SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF SALEM AND THE CITY OF ROANOKE...
Until 315 PM EDT.
At 234 PM EDT, thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall extended from
near Hollins to near Check. the storms are nearly stationary.
Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Vinton...
Boones Mill...
and Copper Hill.
This includes The following Location Roanoke Regional Airport.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3732 7985 3730 7984 3729 7985 3726 7986
3724 7984 3722 7985 3722 7983 3721 7983
3698 8007 3705 8018 3737 7996
TIME...MOT...LOC 1834Z 197DEG 2KT 3731 7994 3701 8013
MBSSpecial weather statement, Aug 2, 3:11 PM EDT, 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
311 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018
NCZ003-004-020-VAZ032-022015-
Stokes-Yadkin-Surry-Patrick-
311 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT EASTERN SURRY...
WESTERN STOKES...EASTERN YADKIN AND SOUTH CENTRAL PATRICK COUNTIES...
Until 415 PM EDT.
At 310 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms extended from Flat Rock to
Siloam to near Harmony. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Airy...
Flat Rock...
Yadkinville...
Pilot Mountain...
and Stuart.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3605 8070 3622 8064 3652 8064 3668 8023
3656 8021 3626 8031 3626 8045 3624 8045
3622 8043 3621 8045 3614 8044 3612 8046
3612 8049 3611 8051 3608 8051 3605 8050
TIME...MOT...LOC 1910Z 226DEG 17KT 3650 8058 3628 8058 3594 8070
MBSSpecial weather statement, Aug 2, 3:16 PM EDT, 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 316 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018 VAZ012>014-016-017-022000- Pulaski-Floyd-Montgomery-Wythe-Carroll- 316 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI... NORTHWESTERN FLOYD...EAST CENTRAL WYTHE... NORTHEASTERN CARROLL AND SOUTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF RADFORD... Until 400 PM EDT. At 315 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms extended from near Claytor Lake State Park to near Indian Valley. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms. Locations impacted include... Blacksburg... Christiansburg... Radford... Pulaski... and Hillsville. This includes The following Location Virginia Tech. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. LAT...LON 3728 8038 3702 8026 3672 8082 3699 8083 TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 231DEG 24KT 3701 8067 3689 8061 MBS
Special weather statement, Aug 2, 3:22 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
322 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018
VAZ022-033-034-022000-
Franklin-Roanoke-Bedford-
322 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL ROANOKE...
SOUTHWESTERN BEDFORD AND NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
Until 400 PM EDT.
At 321 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms extended from near Laymantown to
near Burnt Chimney. Movement was east at 20 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Vinton...
Bedford...
Stewartsville...
and Montvale.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3748 7953 3709 7958 3709 7992 3734 7988
3731 7985 3735 7979 3738 7978 3738 7979
3745 7960 3745 7959 3746 7958
TIME...MOT...LOC 1921Z 252DEG 15KT 3732 7984 3712 7987
MBSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 8:20 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax | 88 min |
| Aug 1, 8:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte | 94 min |
| Aug 1, 8:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 38 min |
| Aug 1, 9:05 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Appomattox, Buckingham | 3 hr |
| Aug 1, 9:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Appomattox, Campbell | 46 min |
| Aug 1, 9:46 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax | 6 hr |
| Aug 2, 12:41 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 5 hr |
| Aug 2, 4:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt | 67 min |
| Aug 2, 4:28 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Aug 2, 5:03 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Giles, Pulaski, City of Radford | 57 min |
| Aug 2, 5:38 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Giles, Pulaski, Wythe | 6 hr |
| Aug 2, 6:35 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Alleghany, Craig, City of Covington | 55 min |
| Aug 2, 6:49 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Danville | 56 min |
| Aug 2, 7:21 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 3 hr |
| Aug 2, 7:35 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, City of Covington | 55 min |
| Aug 2, 8:34 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Campbell, Pittsylvania | 3 hr |
| Aug 2, 9:00 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 36 hr |
| Aug 2, 9:00 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax | 69 hr |
| Aug 2, 9:27 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Pittsylvania | 33 min |
| Aug 2, 9:59 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Halifax | 31 min |
| Aug 2, 10:33 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 3 hr |
| Aug 2, 10:57 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 3 hr |
| Aug 2, 2:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Roanoke | 40 min |
| Aug 2, 3:03 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Franklin, Roanoke, City of Roanoke | 4 hr |
| Aug 2, 3:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Montgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford | 44 min |
| Aug 2, 3:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bedford, Franklin, Roanoke | 41 min |
| Aug 2, 3:38 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Bedford, Franklin | 104 min |
| Aug 2, 3:42 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax | 57 hr |
| Aug 2, 4:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bedford | 24 min |
| Aug 2, 4:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Henry, Patrick, City of Martinsville | 65 min |
| Aug 2, 4:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Lynchburg | 57 min |
| Aug 2, 5:10 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Henry, City of Martinsville | 5 hr |
| Aug 2, 5:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, City of Lynchburg | 59 min |
| Aug 2, 5:21 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Bedford, Franklin | 114 min |
| Aug 2, 5:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Martinsville | 48 min |
| Aug 2, 5:45 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, Franklin, Pittsylvania, City of Lynchburg | 12 hr |
| Aug 2, 6:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Lynchburg | 64 min |
| Aug 2, 7:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Franklin, Henry, Patrick | 60 min |
| Aug 2, 7:45 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Bland, Giles, Pulaski, Wythe | 2 hr |
| Aug 1, 8:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Rockingham | 31 min |
| Aug 1, 8:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Caswell | 30 min |
| Aug 2, 8:04 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Rockingham | 14 hr |
| Aug 2, 2:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Alleghany, Surry, Wilkes | 49 min |
| Aug 2, 3:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Stokes | 64 min |
| Aug 2, 4:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Rockingham, Stokes | 57 min |
| Aug 2, 4:20 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Rockingham, Stokes | 6 hr |
| Aug 2, 4:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Rockingham | 24 min |
| Aug 2, 6:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin | 51 min |
| Aug 2, 6:30 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin | 6 hr |
| Aug 2, 6:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Stokes | 47 min |
| Aug 2, 7:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Surry | 58 min |
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