Severe Thunderstorm Warning 76, NWS Blacksburg, VA

888 
WWUS51 KRNK 292221
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
621 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

NCC005-171-VAC035-063-067-077-089-141-143-640-690-292300-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0076.000000T0000Z-190529T2300Z/
Alleghany NC-Surry NC-Floyd VA-Pittsylvania VA-
City of Martinsville VA-Carroll VA-Henry VA-City of Galax VA-
Grayson VA-Franklin VA-Patrick VA-
621 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT 
FOR ALLEGHANY AND NORTHERN SURRY COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH 
CAROLINA...SOUTHERN FLOYD COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...CENTRAL 
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA...CARROLL COUNTY IN 
SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...HENRY COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA... 
SOUTHEASTERN GRAYSON COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...SOUTHERN 
FRANKLIN COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND PATRICK COUNTIES IN 
SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE AND THE CITY OF 
GALAX...

At 620 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Gretna to near Woolwine to Sparta, moving east at
60 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...
Martinsville...
Mount Airy...
Galax...
Flat Rock...
and Hillsville.

This includes The following Locations The Martinsville Speedway and
Martinsville 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 3665 8117 3675 8092 3689 8029 3700 7956
      3688 7913 3675 7917 3654 8009 3655 8044
      3646 8045 3635 8090 3640 8096 3637 8103
      3643 8109 3640 8119 3645 8126 3657 8128
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 288DEG 52KT 3691 7942 3678 8024 3650 8113 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MBS

422 
WWUS51 KRNK 292256
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
656 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

NCC005-171-VAC035-063-067-077-089-141-143-640-690-292306-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0076.000000T0000Z-190529T2300Z/
Alleghany NC-Surry NC-Floyd VA-Pittsylvania VA-
City of Martinsville VA-Carroll VA-Henry VA-City of Galax VA-
Grayson VA-Franklin VA-Patrick VA-
656 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR 
ALLEGHANY AND NORTHERN SURRY COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA...SOUTHERN FLOYD COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...CENTRAL
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA...CARROLL COUNTY IN
SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...HENRY COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA...
SOUTHEASTERN GRAYSON COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...SOUTHERN
FRANKLIN COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND PATRICK COUNTIES IN
SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE AND THE CITY OF
GALAX WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM EDT...
    
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire and a new warning 
has been issued further to the east.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
north central North Carolina...and south central, central,
southwestern 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 3665 8117 3675 8092 3689 8029 3700 7956
      3688 7913 3675 7917 3654 8009 3655 8044
      3646 8045 3635 8090 3640 8096 3637 8103
      3643 8109 3640 8119 3645 8126 3657 8128
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 293DEG 47KT 3673 7891 3660 7973 3633 8062 

$$

MBS

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
352 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
The upper ridge of high pressure that has been over our region will
transition to a broad trough by the weekend. This will mean a trend
towards slightly cooler temperatures with better chances of daily
showers and storms. A strong cold front will approach the region on
Wednesday, bringing an even greater increase in showers and storms
to the area.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 345 PM EDT Wednesday...

SVR Thunderstorm Watch #294 in effect until 8PM for all counties
and Independent Cities along and west of the Blue Ridge. Main
threat is damaging wind.

Through Thursday afternoon, the upper level ridge that has been
parked over Florida, north into the southern Appalachians, will
have its northern extent flattened but the progression of a
strong shortwave trough moving eastward through the Ohio Valley.
This transition will have the effect of bringing a round of
showers and storms to the region late this afternoon into the
evening hours, especially across western and northern parts of
the region. The line of showers and storms is expected to
decrease in coverage as the activity crosses east of the crest
of the Blue Ridge. While coverage is expected to trend to
scattered coverage, there will be the potential for some of the
storms to contain very gusty winds and hail as the activity
progresses through our entire region.

With the weakening ridge will come a greater potential for
additional showers and storms across our area, especially the far
northern sections of the region throughout the night, and then
across western and northern sections of the area during the day
Thursday. A weakening ridge will also mean a trend toward slightly
cooler temperatures. This will become more realized as we head into
the weekend, but for Thursday it will mean highs perhaps a degree or
two cooler as compared to those of today.

Low temperatures tonight will be in the neighborhood of the low to
mid 60s across the mountains with mid to upper 60s across the
Piedmont. High temperatures on Thursday will average the low to mid
80s over the mountains with readings around 90 to the lower 90s over
the Piedmont.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
As of 200 PM EDT Wednesday...

Persistent upper ridge anchored over the Southeast will continue to
weaken and sink southward further into the Gulf/Caribbean allowing
the westerlies to better penetrate farther south. Active frontal
system will drift south into our region Thursday night into Friday.
A second front will cross the area later in the weekend.

Convergence along the front will support scattered showers and
thunderstorms. The moderately strong westerly flow aloft will
increase the potential for organization.  For now will entertain
chance pops Friday, with low confidence on timing, outflow
boundaries from any MCS activity at that time dictating outcome. All
of the synoptic models indicate a distinct short wave, remnants of
the trough in the rockies, which is forecast to cross the Mid-
Atlantic region Friday, but a lot will depend on whether the
atmosphere can recharge thermodynamically from any convective
remnants that may have already deflated the CAPE from Thursday.

Saturday may actually turn out dry as models suggest we will be
between upper disturbances and surface fronts, with a second front
forecast to pass through the area Sunday.  However, since the first
front will not completely scour the low level moisture, will
maintain at least slight chance pops Saturday to account for pop-up
thundershowers which would be favored during the peak heating of the
afternoon.

Overall, temperatures will be lower compared to the heat from
earlier in the week. Until the second frontal passage Sunday,
dewpoints will remain elevated, supporting high humidity.  Highs
Friday and Saturday will generally feature 70s in the mountains to
mid 80s piedmont, and lows 50s/60s respectively.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 200 PM EDT Wednesday...

An upper low over eastern Canada is forecast to amplify early next
week. The associated front will move south through the eastern CONUS
Sunday with a change in airmass resulting in cooler temperatures for
our area Monday and Tuesday.  The passage of the front Sunday will
bring an opportunity for more showers and thunderstorms, followed by
dry weather Monday, and possibly Tuesday. Return flow will bring
moisture back into the area by mid-week, temperatures moderating.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 145 PM EDT Wednesday...

The vast majority of the area will experience VFR conditions
through the conclusion of the valid TAF forecast period ending
18Z/2PM Thursday. The exception will be areas under and near
showers and storms that will advance into the region in
association with a shortwave trough crossing the mid-Atlantic
region this afternoon and evening. Showers and storms will
become more numerous across primarily the western and northern
sections of the region as we progress through this time portion
of the forecast. This will be the area where sub-VFR conditions
will be possible, many of which, will be limited in time to
period it takes for the precipitation to move across the area.
While isolated pockets of late night/early morning fog will be
possible, the vast majority of the region will be fog-free.

Precipitation is expected to end later this evening for most of
the region. The exception will be some lingering patchy showers
or storms across parts of southeast West Virginia. Isolated to
scattered showers and storms will return across southeast West
Virginia and neighboring sections of southwest Virginia by late
morning Thursday.

Winds will remain southwest through the remainder of the
daylight hours around 10kts across the mountains with gusts in
the 15 to 20kt range over the mountains. Winds will decrease
after sunset. Light southwest or variable winds are forecast
across the Piedmont. Winds will increase again from the w-sw
towards midday Thursday with gusts again near 20kts across the
mountains.

Confidence in the above aviation forecast is moderate to high.
The biggest question will be whether or not fog will be more
prevalent tonight than expected.

Extended Aviation Discussion...

The most notable feature during the period of Thursday night
through Monday will be a transition in the prevailing synoptic
pattern across the country. The upper ridge over the eastern
U.S. will be replaced by a broader long wave trough. This
transition will allow for a greater potential for day-to-day
showers and storms, thus sub-VFR conditions, across the area.
This would also include late night and early morning mountain an
river valley fog, and fog in those areas that receive
substantial rain the day prior.

Confidence in the weather elements of the extended portion of
the aviation discussion is moderate.

&&

.CLIMATE...
As of 1140 PM EDT Tuesday...

Here are the record high and record warm lows for Wednesday and
Thursday for our various climate stations.

Climate Records Summary

Wednesday 05/29/2019
Site  MaxT Year  HiMin Year
KBLF    89 1923     66 1948
KDAN   100 1941     69 1996
KLYH    95 1941     69 1914
KROA    97 1941     69 1991
KRNK    87 2006     64 2018

Thursday 05/30/2019
Site  MaxT Year  HiMin Year
KBLF    89 2011     67 2018
KDAN    99 1918     71 2018
KLYH    95 1895     70 2018
KROA    94 2011     71 2018
KRNK    90 2011     66 2018

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...DS
NEAR TERM...DS
SHORT TERM...PM
LONG TERM...PM
AVIATION...DS
CLIMATE...DS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
531 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

NCZ001>006-018>020-302145-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-
531 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina
and northwest North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Isolated thunderstorms are expected into early evening. A couple of
the storms may produce damaging winds, with hail a secondary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-302145-
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-
Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
531 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 294 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, south
central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

WVZ042>044-507-508-302145-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
531 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

VAZ043>047-058-059-302145-
Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
531 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia and south
central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected into early evening. A few of
the storms may produce damaging winds, with hail a secondary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
544 PM EDT WED MAY 29 2019

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

0425 PM     TSTM WND DMG     SALTVILLE               36.88N 81.76W
05/29/2019                   SMYTH              VA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE DOWN AT THE SALTVILLE GOLF COURSE. TIME
            ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
545 PM EDT WED MAY 29 2019

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

0525 PM     HAIL             1 E CHAMBLISSBURG       37.25N 79.69W
05/29/2019  M0.88 INCH       BEDFORD            VA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            NICKEL SIZE HAIL IN GOODVIEW.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
547 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

VAZ045-058-059-292230-
Halifax-Campbell-Charlotte-
547 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN CAMPBELL, WESTERN
CHARLOTTE AND NORTHERN HALIFAX COUNTIES...

Until 630 PM EDT.

At 546 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Brookneal,
moving northeast at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Brookneal...
Charlotte Court House...
Phenix...
Red House...
and Madisonville.

This storm 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 3707 7856 3695 7903 3712 7912 3721 7884
      3720 7880 3723 7878 3722 7873 3724 7872
      3725 7868 3720 7869 3719 7868 3719 7864
      3717 7864 3715 7861 3715 7860
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 246DEG 19KT 3707 7899

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
550 PM EDT WED MAY 29 2019

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

0530 PM     TSTM WND DMG     4 W GALA                37.69N 79.89W
05/29/2019                   BOTETOURT          VA   911 CALL CENTER

            POWER LINE DOWN IN THE 5000 BLOCK OF CRAIG
            CREEK RD.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
551 PM EDT WED MAY 29 2019

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

0530 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 NNW EAGLE ROCK        37.65N 79.81W
05/29/2019                   BOTETOURT          VA   911 CALL CENTER

            MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE EAGLE ROCK AREA.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
555 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

VAZ033-043-044-292245-
Henry-Franklin-Pittsylvania-
555 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEAST FRANKLIN, WEST
CENTRAL PITTSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST HENRY COUNTIES...

Until 645 PM EDT.

At 554 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Snow Creek,
moving east at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Callands...
Sydnorsville...
Penhook...
Snow Creek...
and Sago.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm 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 3681 7990 3699 7985 3696 7942 3670 7948
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 280DEG 18KT 3688 7974

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