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Tornado Warning 6, NWS Blacksburg, VA

April 13, 2020Charlotte County, Halifax County, Pittsylvania County, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this tornado warning at Apr 13, 2020, 5:56 AM EDT for Charlotte County, Halifax County, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was in force for 34 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 13, 2020, 5:56 AM EDT (09:56 UTC)
Expired: Apr 13, 2020, 6:30 AM EDT
In force: 34 min
Issued by: NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.0 in

Counties Charlotte County, VA, Halifax County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:58 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.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Apr 13, 6:34 AM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	3 Wnw Phenix, VA	TREE DOWN ON OLD WELL RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

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 13, 5:01 AM EDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 54 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 573 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 363 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 605 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

111 
WFUS51 KRNK 130956
TORRNK
VAC037-083-143-131030-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0006.200413T0956Z-200413T1030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
556 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Charlotte County in south central Virginia...
  Southeastern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
  Central Halifax County in south central Virginia...

* Until 630 AM EDT.
    
* At 556 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Keeling, or near Blairs, moving northeast at 65
  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...
  Phenix...
  Ingram...
  Nathalie...
  Mt Laurel...
  Java...
  Leda...
  and Crystal 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3665 7931 3675 7938 3704 7895 3702 7891
      3708 7888 3713 7879 3690 7861
TIME...MOT...LOC 0956Z 237DEG 58KT 3671 7930 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

RR

3 follow-up statements

643 
WWUS51 KRNK 131010
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
610 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

VAC037-083-143-131030-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200413T1030Z/
Charlotte VA-Pittsylvania VA-Halifax VA-
610 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT FOR 
NORTHWESTERN CHARLOTTE...EAST CENTRAL PITTSYLVANIA AND NORTHERN
HALIFAX COUNTIES...
    
At 610 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Leda, or 8 miles northeast of Ingram, moving
northeast at 65 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...
Phenix...
Ingram...
Nathalie...
Mt Laurel...
Java...
Leda...
and Crystal 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.

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 3671 7916 3684 7924 3704 7895 3702 7891
      3708 7888 3713 7879 3690 7861
TIME...MOT...LOC 1010Z 237DEG 58KT 3684 7905 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

RR

333 
WWUS51 KRNK 131018
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
618 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

VAC143-131028-
/O.CAN.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200413T1030Z/
Pittsylvania VA-
618 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
EAST CENTRAL PITTSYLVANIA 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 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 3688 7896 3698 7903 3704 7895 3702 7891
      3708 7888 3713 7879 3696 7865
TIME...MOT...LOC 1018Z 236DEG 54KT 3699 7887 

$$

VAC037-083-131030-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200413T1030Z/
Charlotte VA-Halifax VA-
618 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT FOR 
NORTHWESTERN CHARLOTTE AND NORTH CENTRAL HALIFAX COUNTIES...
    
At 618 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Aspen, or near Nathalie, 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...
Phenix...
Nathalie...
and Aspen.

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 3688 7896 3698 7903 3704 7895 3702 7891
      3708 7888 3713 7879 3696 7865
TIME...MOT...LOC 1018Z 236DEG 54KT 3699 7887 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

RR

874 
WWUS51 KRNK 131029
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
629 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

VAC037-083-131039-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200413T1030Z/
Charlotte VA-Halifax VA-
629 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
NORTHWESTERN CHARLOTTE AND NORTH CENTRAL HALIFAX COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE
AT 630 AM EDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon 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 3688 7896 3698 7903 3704 7895 3702 7891
      3708 7888 3713 7879 3696 7865
TIME...MOT...LOC 1029Z 237DEG 58KT 3708 7870 

$$

RR

The office that day

Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 12, 11:50 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Patrick, City of Galax	12 hr
Apr 12, 11:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Floyd	31 min
Apr 13, 12:18 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Grayson	12 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, 1:04 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Bedford, Franklin, Henry, City of Martinsville	26 min
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, 2:42 AM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RNK	Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Patrick	6 hr
Apr 13, 2:48 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Carroll, Floyd, Patrick	27 min
Apr 13, 3:02 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Buckingham	28 min
Apr 13, 3:47 AM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RNK	Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke and 5 more	6 hr
Apr 13, 4:00 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Patrick	15 min
Apr 13, 4:35 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Bedford, Campbell, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania and 1 more	55 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, 5:19 AM EDT	Tornado Warning	RNK	Henry, Pittsylvania	26 min
Apr 13, 5:25 AM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RNK	Bedford, Botetourt, Floyd, Franklin, Rockbridge	3 hr
Apr 13, 5:30 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville	60 min
Apr 13, 5:36 AM EDT	Tornado Warning	RNK	Pittsylvania, City of Danville	24 min
Apr 13, 5:48 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Buckingham	57 min
Apr 13, 6:02 AM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RNK	Bedford, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, City of Lynchburg, City of Martinsville	4 hr
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, 8:47 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	RNK	Carroll, Floyd, Patrick	6 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.