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Flash Flood Watch 7, NWS Blacksburg, VA

August 17, 202127 counties in Virginia; 4 counties in West Virginia; 5 counties in North Carolina

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this flash flood watch at Aug 17, 2021, 3:37 AM EDT for 27 counties in Virginia; 4 counties in West Virginia; 5 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Aug 17, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 17, 2021, 3:37 AM EDT (07:37 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 17, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 18, 2021, 4:05 AM EDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
Flood severity
None
All 36 counties

Alleghany County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Surry County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Alleghany County, VA, Amherst County, VA, Bath County, VA, Bedford County, VA, Bland County, VA, Botetourt County, VA, Carroll County, VA, City of Buena Vista, VA, City of Covington, VA, City of Galax, VA, City of Lexington, VA, City of Radford, VA, City of Roanoke, VA, City of Salem, VA, Craig County, VA, Floyd County, VA, Franklin County, VA, Giles County, VA, Grayson County, VA, Montgomery County, VA, Patrick County, VA, Pulaski County, VA, Roanoke County, VA, Rockbridge County, VA, Smyth County, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Wythe County, VA, Greenbrier County, WV, Mercer County, WV, Monroe County, WV, Summers County, WV

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:36 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 nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 86 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-08-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 618 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Roanoke, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-08-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 60 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
618 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
929 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
86 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.5

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

808 
WGUS61 KRNK 170737
FFARNK

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
337 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

.The remnants of Tropical Storm Fred will track across the Southern 
Appalachian region today into Wednesday. Torrential downpours may 
cause flash flooding.

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009-010-012-015>017-032-171545-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.A.0007.210817T1200Z-210818T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-
Including the cities of Wilkesboro, Dobson, Whitetop, Sparta, 
Volney, West Jefferson, Tazewell, Wytheville, Floyd, Marion, Galax, 
Boone, Stuart, Bland, Independence, and Troutdale
337 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of North Carolina and southwest 
  Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, 
  Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes. In southwest 
  Virginia, Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Patrick, Smyth, Tazewell 
  and Wythe.

* From 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday morning.

* Rainfall amounts of 2 to as much 5 inches of rain are expected to 
  occur today into early Wednesday. Locally higher amounts are 
  possible.

* This very heavy rainfall may push many streams and creeks out of 
  their banks, resulting in flooded roads. Mudslides may develop 
  along steeply sloped terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

WP
6 follow-up statements
302 
WGUS61 KRNK 171504
FFARNK

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1104 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

.The remnants of Tropical Storm Fred will track across the Southern 
Appalachian region today into Wednesday. Torrential downpours may 
cause flash flooding.

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009-010-012-015>017-032-172315-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-210818T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-
Including the cities of Wilkesboro, Dobson, Whitetop, Sparta, 
Volney, West Jefferson, Tazewell, Wytheville, Floyd, Marion, Galax, 
Boone, Stuart, Bland, Independence, and Troutdale
1104 AM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of North Carolina and southwest Virginia, including the 
  following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, 
  Watauga and Wilkes. In southwest Virginia, Bland, Carroll, Floyd, 
  Grayson, Patrick, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe.

* Through Wednesday morning.

* Rainfall amounts of 2 to as much 5 inches of rain are expected to 
  occur today into early Wednesday. Locally higher amounts are 
  possible.

* This very heavy rainfall may push many streams and creeks out of 
  their banks, resulting in flooded roads. Mudslides may develop 
  along steeply sloped terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

KK
111 
WGUS61 KRNK 171853
FFARNK

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
253 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

.The remnants of Tropical Storm Fred will track across the Southern 
Appalachian region into Wednesday. Torrential downpours may 
cause flash flooding.

VAZ011-013-014-018>020-022>024-033>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-180300-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.A.0003.210817T2300Z-210818T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern
Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Duo, Union, Pulaski, Covington, 
Hinton, Fincastle, Buena Vista, Hix, Bluefield, Hot Springs, Clifton 
Forge, Rainelle, Bedford, Alderson, Blacksburg, Pearisburg, 
Lexington, Radford, Lewisburg, New Castle, Rocky Mount, Salem, Flat 
Top, Amherst, Quinwood, and White Sulphur Springs
253 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of Virginia and southeast West Virginia, 
  including the following areas, in Virginia, Alleghany VA, Amherst, 
  Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Giles, Montgomery, 
  Pulaski, Roanoke and Rockbridge. In southeast West Virginia, 
  Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier.

* From 7 PM EDT this evening through Wednesday morning.

* Rainfall amounts of 2 to as much 5 inches of rain are expected to 
  occur into early Wednesday. Locally higher amounts are 
  possible especially along Blue Ridge.

* This very heavy rainfall may push many streams and creeks out of 
  their banks, resulting in flooded roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009-010-012-015>017-032-180300-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-210818T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-
Including the cities of Wilkesboro, Dobson, Whitetop, Sparta, 
Volney, West Jefferson, Tazewell, Wytheville, Floyd, Marion, Galax, 
Boone, Stuart, Bland, Independence, and Troutdale
253 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of North Carolina and southwest Virginia, including the 
  following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, 
  Watauga and Wilkes. In southwest Virginia, Bland, Carroll, Floyd, 
  Grayson, Patrick, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe.

* Through Wednesday morning.

* Rainfall amounts of 2 to as much 5 inches of rain are expected to 
  occur today into early Wednesday. Locally higher amounts are 
  possible.

* This very heavy rainfall may push many streams and creeks out of 
  their banks, resulting in flooded roads. Mudslides may develop 
  along steeply sloped terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

KK
790 
WGUS61 KRNK 171905
FFARNK

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
305 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

VAZ011-013-014-018>020-022>024-033>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-172015-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FA.A.0003.210817T2300Z-210818T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern
Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Duo, Union, Pulaski, Covington, 
Hinton, Fincastle, Buena Vista, Hix, Bluefield, Hot Springs, Clifton 
Forge, Rainelle, Bedford, Alderson, Blacksburg, Pearisburg, 
Lexington, Radford, Lewisburg, New Castle, Rocky Mount, Salem, Flat 
Top, Amherst, Quinwood, and White Sulphur Springs
305 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for portions of Virginia and southeast West 
Virginia, including the following areas, in Virginia, Alleghany VA, 
Amherst, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Giles, 
Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke and Rockbridge. In southeast West 
Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western 
Greenbrier has been cancelled.

The Flood Watch is replaced with a Flash Flood Watch.

$$

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009-010-012-015>017-032-180315-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-210818T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-
Including the cities of Wilkesboro, Dobson, Whitetop, Sparta, 
Volney, West Jefferson, Tazewell, Wytheville, Floyd, Marion, Galax, 
Boone, Stuart, Bland, Independence, and Troutdale
305 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of North Carolina and southwest Virginia, including the 
  following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, 
  Watauga and Wilkes. In southwest Virginia, Bland, Carroll, Floyd, 
  Grayson, Patrick, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe.

* Through Wednesday morning.

* Rainfall amounts of 2 to as much 5 inches of rain are expected to 
  occur today into early Wednesday. Locally higher amounts are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

16
051 
WGUS61 KRNK 171907
FFARNK

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
307 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

VAZ011-013-014-018>020-022>024-033>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-180315-
/O.EXA.KRNK.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-210818T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern
Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Duo, Union, Pulaski, Covington, 
Hinton, Fincastle, Buena Vista, Hix, Bluefield, Hot Springs, Clifton 
Forge, Rainelle, Bedford, Alderson, Blacksburg, Pearisburg, 
Lexington, Radford, Lewisburg, New Castle, Rocky Mount, Salem, Flat 
Top, Amherst, Quinwood, and White Sulphur Springs
307 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of Virginia and southeast 
  West Virginia, including the following areas, in Virginia, 
  Alleghany VA, Amherst, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, 
  Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke and Rockbridge. In southeast 
  West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and 
  Western Greenbrier.

* Through Wednesday morning.

* Rainfall amounts of 2 to as much 5 inches of rain, with locally 
  higher amounts, are expected to occur today into early Wednesday. 
  Locally higher amounts are possible.

* This very heavy rainfall may push many streams and creeks out of 
  their banks, resulting in flooded roads. Mudslides may develop 
  along steeply sloped terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009-010-012-015>017-032-180315-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-210818T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-
Including the cities of Wilkesboro, Dobson, Whitetop, Sparta, 
Volney, West Jefferson, Tazewell, Wytheville, Floyd, Marion, Galax, 
Boone, Stuart, Bland, Independence, and Troutdale
307 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of North Carolina and southwest Virginia, including the 
  following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, 
  Watauga and Wilkes. In southwest Virginia, Bland, Carroll, Floyd, 
  Grayson, Patrick, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe.

* Through Wednesday morning.

* Rainfall amounts of 3 to as much 6 inches of rain are expected to 
  occur today into early Wednesday. Locally higher amounts are 
  possible.

* This very heavy rainfall may push many streams and creeks out of 
  their banks, resulting in flooded roads. Mudslides may develop 
  along steeply sloped terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

16
986 
WGUS61 KRNK 180425
FFARNK

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1225 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-
181230-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-210818T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-
Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Wilkesboro, Sparta, Union, Pulaski, 
Covington, Hinton, Independence, Fincastle, Buena Vista, Hix, Duo, 
Tazewell, Floyd, Bluefield, Hot Springs, Flat Top, Clifton Forge, 
Rainelle, Wytheville, Whitetop, Bedford, Volney, Alderson, 
Pearisburg, Blacksburg, West Jefferson, Lexington, Quinwood, 
Radford, Boone, Stuart, Lewisburg, New Castle, Dobson, Rocky Mount, 
Galax, Salem, Marion, Amherst, Bland, White Sulphur Springs, and 
Troutdale
1225 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of North Carolina, Virginia and southeast West Virginia, 
  including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, 
  Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes. In Virginia, Alleghany VA, 
  Amherst, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, 
  Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Roanoke, 
  Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe. In southeast West Virginia, 
  Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier.

* Until Noon EDT today.

* Heavy rain associated with the remnants of Fred continue to pass 
  across the region this morning. An additional 2 to 4 inches of 
  rain can be expected through noon today on top of what has already 
  fallen. Locally higher amounts are possible.

* This very heavy rainfall may push many streams and creeks out of 
  their banks, resulting in flooded roads. Mudslides may develop 
  along steeply sloped terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

16
112 
WGUS61 KRNK 180805
FFARNK

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
405 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-
508-180915-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-210818T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-
Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-
Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone, 
Wilkesboro, Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, 
Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, 
Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, 
Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, 
Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Bluefield, Flat Top, 
Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, 
Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
405 AM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for portions of North Carolina, Virginia,
and southeast West Virginia has been cancelled. The remnants of
tropical system Fred continue to push northeast. Although some
locations will still see rainfall, the threat for flash flooding
has ended. 

$$

Hanes

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 16, 8:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBedford, Campbell, Charlotte, City of Lynchburg65 min
Aug 16, 8:45 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKBland, Tazewell2 hr
Aug 16, 9:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAmherst, Appomattox, Buckingham46 min
Aug 17, 9:32 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKCarroll5 hr
Aug 17, 2:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKGrayson48 min
Aug 17, 2:43 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKHenry, Patrick32 min
Aug 17, 2:53 PM EDTFlood WatchRNKAlleghany, Amherst, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig and 12 more12 min
Aug 17, 3:17 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKFranklin, Henry, Patrick28 min
Aug 17, 3:18 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKFranklin, Henry, City of Martinsville27 min
Aug 17, 3:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCarroll, Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania and 3 more40 min
Aug 17, 3:41 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKFranklin, Henry, Patrick34 min
Aug 17, 3:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBedford, Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Roanoke, City of Roanoke and 1 more47 min
Aug 17, 4:09 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKCity of Roanoke, City of Salem3 hr
Aug 17, 4:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKHenry, Patrick, City of Martinsville40 min
Aug 17, 4:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCarroll25 min
Aug 17, 4:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBedford, Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem45 min
Aug 17, 5:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKGrayson, Wythe, City of Galax40 min
Aug 17, 5:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAppomattox, Buckingham52 min
Aug 17, 5:34 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKBedford, Campbell, City of Lynchburg26 min
Aug 17, 6:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAmherst, City of Lynchburg40 min
Aug 17, 6:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Lynchburg45 min
Aug 17, 7:42 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKAmherst79 min
Aug 17, 11:48 AM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedRNKWilkes42 min
Aug 17, 12:35 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedRNKWilkes, Yadkin40 min
Aug 17, 12:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKWilkes44 min
Aug 17, 1:19 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKWilkes41 min
Aug 17, 1:48 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKAlleghany, Wilkes42 min
Aug 17, 1:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAlleghany, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin32 min
Aug 17, 2:18 PM EDTTornado WarningRNKCaswell32 min
Aug 17, 6:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKWatauga25 min
Aug 17, 7:13 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRNKWatauga8 hr
Aug 17, 7:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAshe36 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.