Alert archive / Virginia / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 30, NWS Baltimore/Washington
NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this tornado warning at Aug 31, 2021, 10:58 PM EDT for Albemarle County, Nelson County, Virginia. It was in force for 32 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 31, 2021, 10:58 PM EDT (02:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 31, 2021, 11:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Baltimore/Washington
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Albemarle County, VA, Nelson County, VA
The radar
The Sterling radar (KLWX), 160 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 7:36 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 3.0 hours before the alert went out and 106 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
- 319 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -23 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 782 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 122 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 133 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.9
The text
As transmitted.
008
WFUS51 KLWX 010258
TORLWX
VAC003-125-010330-
/O.NEW.KLWX.TO.W.0030.210901T0258Z-210901T0330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1058 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Nelson County in central Virginia...
Southwestern Albemarle County in central Virginia...
* Until 1130 PM EDT.
* At 1058 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Schuyler, or 18 miles southwest of
Charlottesville, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Nelson and southwestern Albemarle Counties, including
the following locations... Esmont, Glendower, Keene, Overton,
Alberene, Damon, Woodridge and Scottsville.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3774 7867 3782 7874 3798 7848 3788 7841
3787 7843 3781 7850 3777 7857 3776 7862
3774 7864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0258Z 233DEG 21KT 3781 7868
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
JMG2 follow-up statements
431
WWUS51 KLWX 010310
SVSLWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1110 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021
VAC125-010320-
/O.CAN.KLWX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210901T0330Z/
Nelson VA-
1110 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL NELSON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for central
Virginia.
LAT...LON 3784 7869 3798 7848 3787 7850 3782 7856
3779 7864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0310Z 233DEG 21KT 3785 7861
$$
VAC003-010330-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210901T0330Z/
Albemarle VA-
1110 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL ALBEMARLE COUNTY...
At 1110 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Schuyler, or 14 miles southwest of Charlottesville,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Esmont, Glendower, Keene, Alberene and Damon.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3784 7869 3798 7848 3787 7850 3782 7856
3779 7864
TIME...MOT...LOC 0310Z 233DEG 21KT 3785 7861
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
JMG510
WWUS51 KLWX 010317
SVSLWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1117 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021
VAC003-010330-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210901T0330Z/
Albemarle VA-
1117 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL ALBEMARLE COUNTY...
At 1117 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles northeast of Schuyler, or 11 miles south of
Charlottesville, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Esmont, Keene and Alberene.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3786 7866 3795 7851 3787 7852 3783 7856
3782 7859
TIME...MOT...LOC 0317Z 233DEG 21KT 3788 7857
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
JMGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Baltimore/Washington issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 9:44 PM EDT | River Flood Watch | LWX | Loudoun | 25 hr |
| Aug 31, 9:44 PM EDT | River Flood Watch | LWX | Loudoun | 48 hr |
| Aug 31, 9:44 PM EDT | River Flood Watch | LWX | Fairfax, City of Fairfax | 25 hr |
| Aug 31, 10:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LWX | Albemarle | 17 min |
| Aug 31, 10:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LWX | Albemarle, Nelson | 36 min |
| Aug 31, 11:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LWX | Albemarle, Augusta, Nelson, City of Waynesboro | 47 min |
| Aug 31, 11:23 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LWX | Albemarle, City of Charlottesville | 37 min |
| Aug 31, 11:34 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | LWX | Albemarle, City of Charlottesville | 5 hr |
| Aug 31, 11:41 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | LWX | Albemarle, City of Charlottesville | 87 min |
| Aug 31, 11:49 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LWX | Albemarle, Augusta, Nelson, Rockingham, City of Waynesboro | 15 min |
| Aug 31, 11:56 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LWX | Albemarle | 34 min |
| Sep 1, 12:18 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LWX | Culpeper, Madison, Orange | 42 min |
| Sep 1, 12:25 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | LWX | Culpeper, Madison, Orange | 35 min |
| Sep 1, 12:53 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LWX | Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange | 52 min |
| Sep 1, 1:09 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LWX | Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange | 51 min |
| Sep 1, 1:42 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LWX | Fauquier | 35 min |
| Sep 1, 2:25 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | LWX | Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park | 11 hr |
| Sep 1, 2:34 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LWX | Fairfax, City of Fairfax | 41 min |
| Sep 1, 2:52 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | LWX | Fairfax, City of Fairfax | 9 hr |
| Sep 1, 2:59 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LWX | Arlington, Fairfax, City of Alexandria, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church | 46 min |
| Sep 1, 3:01 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | LWX | Fairfax, Prince William, City of Manassas Park | 2 hr |
| Sep 1, 3:08 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 67 min | |
| Sep 1, 3:23 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | LWX | Arlington, Fairfax, City of Falls Church | 8 hr |
| Sep 1, 3:55 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 95 min | |
| Sep 1, 4:34 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | LWX | Fairfax, Loudoun | 6 hr |
| Sep 1, 5:23 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 69 min | |
| Sep 1, 11:42 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | LWX | Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock | 12 min |
| Sep 1, 12:31 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | LWX | Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren | 15 hr |
| Sep 1, 12:52 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 68 min | |
| Sep 1, 12:55 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LWX | King George | 35 min |
| Sep 1, 1:23 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | LWX | King George | 17 min |
| Sep 1, 1:30 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | LWX | Loudoun | 27 hr |
| Sep 1, 2:05 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 55 min | |
| Sep 1, 2:44 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 91 min | |
| Sep 1, 2:48 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 87 min | |
| Sep 1, 3:02 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 28 min | |
| Sep 1, 3:28 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | LWX | 44 hr | |
| Sep 1, 3:36 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | LWX | Greene, Madison, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Warren | 7 hr |
| Sep 1, 3:43 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 35 min | |
| Sep 1, 4:52 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 23 min | |
| Sep 1, 4:58 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | LWX | 31 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.