Alert archive / Virginia / Tornado Warnings in 2020
Tornado Warning 4, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this tornado warning at Apr 13, 2020, 5:19 AM EDT for Rockingham County, North Carolina; Henry County, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was in force for 26 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
- Apr 13, 2020, 5:19 AM EDT (09:19 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 13, 2020, 5:45 AM EDT
- In force
- 26 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Rockingham County, NC, Henry County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:21 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 watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 5:01 AM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 47 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
- 3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -9 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 712 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 299 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 489 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
154
WFUS51 KRNK 130919
TORRNK
NCC157-VAC089-143-130945-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0004.200413T0919Z-200413T0945Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
519 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Rockingham County in north central North Carolina...
Southwestern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
Southeastern Henry County in south central Virginia...
* Until 545 AM EDT.
* At 519 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Intelligence, or near Mayodan, moving northeast at
55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Eden...
Wentworth...
Mayodan...
Madison...
Stoneville...
Axton...
and Callands.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3638 8003 3641 8003 3685 7963 3669 7941
3629 7991
TIME...MOT...LOC 0919Z 221DEG 48KT 3640 7991
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
RR3 follow-up statements
299
WWUS51 KRNK 130927
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
527 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
NCC157-VAC089-143-130945-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200413T0945Z/
Rockingham NC-Pittsylvania VA-Henry VA-
527 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM EDT FOR
NORTH CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM...SOUTHWESTERN PITTSYLVANIA AND SOUTHEASTERN
HENRY COUNTIES...
At 527 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Eden, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Eden...
Wentworth...
Stoneville...
Axton...
Callands...
Swansonville...
and Draper.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3642 7988 3650 7991 3685 7963 3669 7941
3640 7979
TIME...MOT...LOC 0927Z 221DEG 48KT 3648 7982
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
RR180
WWUS51 KRNK 130939
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
539 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
VAC089-130948-
/O.CAN.KRNK.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200413T0945Z/
Henry VA-
539 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HENRY 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 noon EDT for north central
North Carolina...and 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 3658 7970 3674 7948 3669 7941 3647 7970
TIME...MOT...LOC 0938Z 246DEG 53KT 3655 7959
$$
NCC157-VAC143-130945-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200413T0945Z/
Rockingham NC-Pittsylvania VA-
539 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM EDT FOR
NORTH CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM AND SOUTHWESTERN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTIES...
At 538 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mayfield, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Eden...
Cascade...
and Draper.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3658 7970 3674 7948 3669 7941 3647 7970
TIME...MOT...LOC 0938Z 246DEG 53KT 3655 7959
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
RR145
WWUS51 KRNK 130942
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
542 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
NCC157-VAC143-130950-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200413T0945Z/
Rockingham NC-Pittsylvania VA-
542 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR
NORTH CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM AND SOUTHWESTERN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTIES WILL
EXPIRE AT 545 AM EDT...
The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued
for Rockingham and Pittsylvania counties and is in effect until 6
AM. Please refer to that bulletin for the latest severe weather
information.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EDT for north central
North Carolina...and 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 3658 7970 3674 7948 3669 7941 3647 7970
TIME...MOT...LOC 0940Z 221DEG 48KT 3655 7959
$$
RRThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 10:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Wilkes, Yadkin | 28 min |
| Apr 12, 11:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Wilkes | 13 min |
| Apr 12, 11:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Surry | 8 min |
| Apr 12, 11:50 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin | 12 hr |
| Apr 12, 11:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Surry | 31 min |
| Apr 13, 12:18 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga | 12 hr |
| Apr 13, 12:29 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga, Wilkes | 31 min |
| Apr 13, 1:04 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Stokes | 26 min |
| Apr 13, 1:11 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Alleghany | 19 min |
| Apr 13, 2:18 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Ashe | 27 min |
| Apr 13, 2:24 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga | 6 hr |
| Apr 13, 2:25 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Surry | 35 min |
| Apr 13, 2:42 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Surry, Wilkes | 6 hr |
| Apr 13, 2:48 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Surry | 27 min |
| Apr 13, 3:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Surry | 37 min |
| Apr 13, 3:45 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Watauga | 6 hr |
| Apr 13, 3:47 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Alleghany | 6 hr |
| Apr 13, 4:06 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin | 24 min |
| Apr 13, 4:12 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Surry, Yadkin | 33 min |
| Apr 13, 4:35 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Rockingham, Stokes, Yadkin | 55 min |
| Apr 13, 5:30 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Caswell, Rockingham | 60 min |
| Apr 13, 5:36 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Rockingham | 24 min |
| Apr 13, 5:58 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Caswell | 47 min |
| Apr 13, 6:02 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Stokes | 4 hr |
| Apr 13, 8:31 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Ashe | 6 hr |
| Apr 13, 8:47 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Surry, Wilkes | 6 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:33 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Watauga | 6 hr |
| Apr 13, 12:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Patrick | 36 min |
| Apr 13, 12:44 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Bland, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell and 2 more | 12 hr |
| Apr 13, 1:32 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Smyth | 9 hr |
| Apr 13, 1:33 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, Henry, City of Lynchburg, City of Martinsville | 27 min |
| Apr 13, 1:39 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Montgomery, Patrick, City of Radford | 36 min |
| Apr 13, 2:03 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Amherst, City of Lynchburg | 27 min |
| Apr 13, 2:14 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and 7 more | 12 hr |
| Apr 13, 2:33 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Campbell | 27 min |
| Apr 13, 2:34 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Floyd | 26 min |
| Apr 13, 3:02 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Buckingham | 28 min |
| Apr 13, 4:00 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Patrick | 15 min |
| Apr 13, 5:01 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Martinsville | 29 min |
| Apr 13, 5:16 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Tazewell | 3 hr |
| Apr 13, 5:25 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt, Floyd, Franklin, Rockbridge | 3 hr |
| Apr 13, 5:48 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Buckingham | 57 min |
| Apr 13, 5:56 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania | 34 min |
| Apr 13, 6:21 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Amherst, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington | 4 hr |
| Apr 13, 6:25 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Charlotte, Halifax | 50 min |
| Apr 13, 7:01 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Tazewell | 12 hr |
| Apr 13, 8:35 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt, Franklin | 12 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:02 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Giles | 15 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:30 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem | 35 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:30 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania | 24 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:46 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Smyth | 18 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:55 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Wythe, City of Radford | 6 hr |
| Apr 13, 10:12 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington | 5 hr |
| Apr 13, 10:37 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RNK | Smyth | 5 hr |
| Apr 13, 11:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington, City of Lynchburg | 30 min |
| Apr 13, 11:40 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Carroll, Grayson, City of Galax | 9 hr |
| Apr 13, 11:40 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Pulaski, Wythe | 39 hr |
| Apr 13, 11:40 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RNK | Montgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford | 43 hr |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.