Alert archive / Virginia / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 104, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 26, 2021, 1:07 PM EDT for 5 counties in Virginia. It was in force for 68 min. 2 reports 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
- Jul 26, 2021, 1:07 PM EDT (17:07 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 26, 2021, 2:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 68 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Bedford County, VA, Botetourt County, VA, City of Roanoke, VA, Franklin County, VA, Roanoke County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1:08 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sse Cloverdale, VA | TREE DOWN NEAR SUMMIT RIDGE ROAD. |
| Jul 26, 1:14 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 N Vinton, VA | LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN ON POWER LINES ALONG WEST RURITAN ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 5.1 hours before the alert went out and 18 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
- 658 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -44 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 838 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 50 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
660
WUUS51 KRNK 261707
SVRRNK
VAC019-023-067-161-770-261815-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0104.210726T1707Z-210726T1815Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
107 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...
Bedford County in south central Virginia...
Southeastern Botetourt County in west central Virginia...
Northeastern Franklin County in west central Virginia...
* Until 215 PM EDT.
* At 107 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Laymantown,
or near Vinton, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Vinton...
Bedford...
Troutville...
Stewartsville...
Huddleston...
and Moneta.
This includes The following Locations The National D-Day Memorial and
Roanoke Regional Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
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 3705 7954 3703 7957 3704 7959 3696 7962
3725 8005 3727 8001 3731 8002 3752 7983
3738 7928
TIME...MOT...LOC 1707Z 299DEG 11KT 3733 7989
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
VFJ3 follow-up statements
657
WWUS51 KRNK 261723
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
123 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
VAC770-261732-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0104.000000T0000Z-210726T1815Z/
City of Roanoke VA-
123 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
THE CITY OF ROANOKE IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3705 7954 3703 7957 3704 7959 3696 7962
3716 7992 3729 7988 3734 7992 3749 7973
3738 7928
TIME...MOT...LOC 1722Z 299DEG 11KT 3731 7984
$$
VAC019-023-067-161-261815-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0104.000000T0000Z-210726T1815Z/
Roanoke VA-Bedford VA-Botetourt VA-Franklin VA-
123 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT
FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ROANOKE...BEDFORD...SOUTHEASTERN BOTETOURT AND
NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
At 122 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Stewartsville,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Vinton...
Bedford...
Stewartsville...
Huddleston...
Moneta...
Penhook...
and Montvale.
This includes The following Location The National D-Day Memorial.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
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 3705 7954 3703 7957 3704 7959 3696 7962
3716 7992 3729 7988 3734 7992 3749 7973
3738 7928
TIME...MOT...LOC 1722Z 299DEG 11KT 3731 7984
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
VFJ910
WWUS51 KRNK 261735
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
135 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
VAC023-161-261744-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0104.000000T0000Z-210726T1815Z/
Roanoke VA-Botetourt VA-
135 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ROANOKE AND SOUTHEASTERN BOTETOURT COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3705 7954 3703 7957 3704 7960 3696 7962
3716 7992 3721 7988 3722 7985 3725 7985
3747 7966 3747 7964 3746 7963 3745 7959
3746 7958 3738 7928
TIME...MOT...LOC 1734Z 299DEG 11KT 3729 7980
$$
VAC019-067-261815-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0104.000000T0000Z-210726T1815Z/
Bedford VA-Franklin VA-
135 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT
FOR
BEDFORD AND NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
At 134 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Stewartsville,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bedford...
Stewartsville...
Huddleston...
Montvale...
Moneta...
Penhook...
and Forest.
This includes The following Location The National D-Day Memorial.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
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 3705 7954 3703 7957 3704 7960 3696 7962
3716 7992 3721 7988 3722 7985 3725 7985
3747 7966 3747 7964 3746 7963 3745 7959
3746 7958 3738 7928
TIME...MOT...LOC 1734Z 299DEG 11KT 3729 7980
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
VFJ999
WWUS51 KRNK 261806
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
206 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
VAC019-067-261815-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0104.000000T0000Z-210726T1815Z/
Bedford VA-Franklin VA-
206 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
BEDFORD AND NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 215 PM
EDT...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central, south central, southwestern and west central Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3705 7954 3703 7957 3704 7960 3696 7962
3716 7992 3721 7988 3722 7985 3725 7985
3747 7966 3747 7964 3746 7963 3745 7959
3746 7958 3738 7928
TIME...MOT...LOC 1805Z 299DEG 11KT 3725 7970
$$
VFJThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 8:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Buckingham | 29 min |
| Jul 25, 9:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Floyd | 24 min |
| Jul 26, 12:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Giles | 30 min |
| Jul 26, 12:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Lynchburg | 23 min |
| Jul 26, 12:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Botetourt | 33 min |
| Jul 26, 12:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Henry, Patrick | 48 min |
| Jul 26, 1:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bedford, City of Roanoke, City of Salem | 43 min |
| Jul 26, 1:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Franklin | 37 min |
| Jul 26, 1:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Craig, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem | 30 min |
| Jul 26, 1:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania | 49 min |
| Jul 26, 2:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem | 39 min |
| Jul 26, 2:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem | 38 min |
| Jul 26, 2:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Patrick | 50 min |
| Jul 26, 2:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Patrick | 41 min |
| Jul 26, 2:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Franklin, Pittsylvania | 61 min |
| Jul 26, 3:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Amherst, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington | 60 min |
| Jul 26, 3:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Campbell | 50 min |
| Jul 26, 3:41 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Campbell | 3 hr |
| Jul 26, 3:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Franklin, City of Martinsville | 60 min |
| Jul 26, 3:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Amherst | 56 min |
| Jul 26, 3:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington | 51 min |
| Jul 26, 4:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Appomattox | 60 min |
| Jul 26, 4:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Henry, City of Martinsville | 55 min |
| Jul 26, 4:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Radford | 47 min |
| Jul 26, 4:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Montgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford | 56 min |
| Jul 26, 4:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Campbell | 47 min |
| Jul 26, 4:34 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Rockbridge, City of Lexington | 3 hr |
| Jul 26, 4:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Floyd | 54 min |
| Jul 26, 4:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Buckingham | 33 min |
| Jul 26, 5:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Amherst, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington | 59 min |
| Jul 26, 5:10 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Appomattox, Campbell | 3 hr |
| Jul 26, 5:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Montgomery, Pulaski | 65 min |
| Jul 26, 5:44 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Rockbridge | 3 hr |
| Jul 26, 5:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Smyth | 30 min |
| Jul 26, 5:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Pulaski | 55 min |
| Jul 26, 5:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bland | 51 min |
| Jul 26, 6:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Wythe, City of Galax | 27 min |
| Jul 26, 6:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Botetourt | 57 min |
| Jul 26, 6:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Pulaski, City of Radford | 53 min |
| Jul 26, 6:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Craig | 34 min |
| Jul 26, 6:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Botetourt | 40 min |
| Jul 26, 7:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Craig | 28 min |
| Jul 26, 7:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Galax | 63 min |
| Jul 26, 7:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem | 40 min |
| Jul 26, 7:28 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke | 3 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.