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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this tornado warning at Apr 19, 2019, 11:47 AM EDT for Appomattox County, Buckingham County, Campbell County, Virginia. It was in force for 43 min. 1 report 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 19, 2019, 11:47 AM EDT (15:47 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2019, 12:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 43 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Appomattox County, VA, Buckingham County, VA, Campbell County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 11:58 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ne Appomattox, VA | NUMEROUS LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN AT APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. |
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 19, 10:31 AM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 3.8 hours before the alert went out and 69 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
- 36 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 837 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 288 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 381 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
628
WFUS51 KRNK 191547
TORRNK
VAC011-029-031-191630-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0021.190419T1547Z-190419T1630Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1147 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Appomattox County in central Virginia...
East central Campbell County in central Virginia...
Southwestern Buckingham County in central Virginia...
* Until 1230 PM EDT
* At 1146 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Mike, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Appomattox...
Bent Creek...
Toga...
Mike...
and Appomattox National Historic Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3739 7858 3739 7860 3738 7859 3722 7875
3723 7878 3720 7881 3720 7883 3711 7887
3717 7899 3753 7884 3754 7882 3756 7883
3756 7882 3762 7880 3747 7850
TIME...MOT...LOC 1546Z 204DEG 30KT 3720 7888
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
RS3 follow-up statements
696
WWUS51 KRNK 191602
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1202 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
VAC031-191612-
/O.CAN.KRNK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190419T1630Z/
Campbell VA-
1202 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR
EAST CENTRAL CAMPBELL COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central and
south central Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3739 7858 3739 7860 3738 7859 3726 7883
3730 7893 3753 7884 3754 7882 3756 7883
3756 7882 3762 7880 3747 7850
TIME...MOT...LOC 1602Z 201DEG 28KT 3731 7884
$$
VAC011-029-191630-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190419T1630Z/
Appomattox VA-Buckingham VA-
1202 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EDT FOR
CENTRAL APPOMATTOX AND SOUTHWESTERN BUCKINGHAM COUNTIES...
At 1202 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Evergreen, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Appomattox...
Bent Creek...
Toga...
Appomattox National Historic Park...
and Andersonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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 3739 7858 3739 7860 3738 7859 3726 7883
3730 7893 3753 7884 3754 7882 3756 7883
3756 7882 3762 7880 3747 7850
TIME...MOT...LOC 1602Z 201DEG 28KT 3731 7884
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
RS778
WWUS51 KRNK 191617
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1217 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
VAC011-029-191630-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190419T1630Z/
Appomattox VA-Buckingham VA-
1217 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EDT FOR
NORTH CENTRAL APPOMATTOX AND WEST CENTRAL BUCKINGHAM COUNTIES...
At 1217 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tower Hill, moving north at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Bent Creek...
and Tower Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3740 7875 3747 7885 3753 7884 3754 7882
3756 7883 3756 7882 3762 7880 3753 7862
TIME...MOT...LOC 1617Z 199DEG 44KT 3751 7878
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
RS155
WWUS51 KRNK 191621
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1221 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
VAC011-029-191630-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190419T1630Z/
Appomattox VA-Buckingham VA-
1221 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR
NORTH CENTRAL APPOMATTOX AND WEST CENTRAL BUCKINGHAM COUNTIES WILL
EXPIRE AT 1230 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central and
south 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 3740 7875 3747 7885 3753 7884 3754 7882
3756 7883 3756 7882 3762 7880 3753 7862
TIME...MOT...LOC 1620Z 204DEG 30KT 3753 7877
$$
RSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 9:25 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Patrick | 35 min |
| Apr 19, 9:41 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Patrick | 34 min |
| Apr 19, 10:03 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Franklin, Henry | 27 min |
| Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Franklin | 33 min |
| Apr 19, 10:53 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Patrick | 22 min |
| Apr 19, 10:59 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bedford | 61 min |
| Apr 19, 11:03 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Halifax | 57 min |
| Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Floyd, Montgomery | 31 min |
| Apr 19, 11:22 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Grayson, Smyth | 38 min |
| Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Grayson, Smyth, Wythe | 28 min |
| Apr 19, 11:33 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Appomattox, Buckingham | 42 min |
| Apr 19, 11:43 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington | 47 min |
| Apr 19, 11:57 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington | 21 min |
| Apr 19, 12:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Franklin, Henry, City of Martinsville | 56 min |
| Apr 19, 12:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Giles, Pulaski, City of Galax | 66 min |
| Apr 19, 12:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Carroll, Grayson | 42 min |
| Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Carroll, Grayson, Pulaski, Wythe, City of Galax | 62 min |
| Apr 19, 1:14 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Giles | 31 min |
| Apr 19, 1:39 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Pulaski, Wythe, City of Galax | 6 hr |
| Apr 19, 1:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Grayson | 35 min |
| Apr 19, 1:56 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Carroll | 34 min |
| Apr 19, 2:13 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Grayson | 6 hr |
| Apr 19, 2:27 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Carroll, Grayson, Pulaski, Wythe, City of Galax | 6 hr |
| Apr 19, 2:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Henry, Patrick, City of Martinsville | 53 min |
| Apr 19, 2:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bath | 43 min |
| Apr 19, 2:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Alleghany, City of Covington | 23 min |
| Apr 19, 2:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bath | 18 min |
| Apr 19, 3:05 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Henry, Pittsylvania | 55 min |
| Apr 19, 3:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 60 min |
| Apr 19, 3:46 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski and 4 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 19, 4:03 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania | 27 min |
| Apr 19, 4:16 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Halifax | 29 min |
| Apr 19, 4:28 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania | 32 min |
| Apr 19, 4:31 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, Halifax, Pittsylvania and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Amherst, Campbell, City of Lynchburg | 63 min |
| Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 33 min |
| Apr 19, 4:43 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, City of Lynchburg | 4 hr |
| Apr 19, 4:48 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Halifax | 27 min |
| Apr 19, 4:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Pulaski | 62 min |
| Apr 19, 5:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Amherst, Appomattox | 26 min |
| Apr 19, 5:17 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 48 min |
| Apr 19, 5:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Charlotte | 10 min |
| Apr 19, 5:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, City of Radford | 54 min |
| Apr 19, 5:38 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Halifax | 3 hr |
| Apr 19, 5:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Buckingham | 51 min |
| Apr 19, 5:46 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Charlotte | 33 min |
| Apr 19, 5:52 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 38 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.