Alert archive / North Carolina / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 105, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 26, 2021, 1:24 PM EDT for 6 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 66 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
- Jul 26, 2021, 1:24 PM EDT (17:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 26, 2021, 2:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 66 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Alleghany County, NC, Stokes County, NC, Surry County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Yadkin County, NC
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:26 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, 2:24 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Windy Gap, NC | 3 TREES DOWN ALONG 115, EAST OF WILKSBORO. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 5.4 hours before the alert went out and 88 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
- 401 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -82 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 925 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 92 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 62 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
552
WUUS51 KRNK 261724
SVRRNK
NCC005-169-171-189-193-197-261830-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0105.210726T1724Z-210726T1830Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
124 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Alleghany County in northwestern North Carolina...
Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...
Southwestern Stokes County in north central North Carolina...
Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina...
Southeastern Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina...
Yadkin County in northwestern North Carolina...
* Until 230 PM EDT.
* At 124 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Bottom to near Darby, moving southeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Mount Airy...
North Wilkesboro...
Elkin...
Wilkesboro...
Fairview...
Yadkinville...
and Jonesville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for 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 3607 8141 3612 8162 3656 8078 3656 8069
3626 8030 3626 8045 3622 8043 3614 8044
3610 8051 3605 8050 3606 8098 3603 8106
3603 8123 3600 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 1724Z 320DEG 27KT 3646 8082 3615 8144
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
VFJ5 follow-up statements
053
WWUS51 KRNK 261740
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
140 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
NCC189-261750-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210726T1830Z/
Watauga NC-
140 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WATAUGA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central North Carolina...and southwestern Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3607 8141 3612 8154 3622 8143 3630 8127
3655 8068 3626 8030 3626 8045 3622 8043
3621 8045 3614 8044 3610 8051 3605 8051
3606 8098 3603 8106 3604 8120 3600 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 320DEG 27KT 3637 8072 3606 8134
$$
NCC005-169-171-193-197-261830-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210726T1830Z/
Alleghany NC-Surry NC-Stokes NC-Wilkes NC-Yadkin NC-
140 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT
FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ALLEGHANY AND SURRY COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA...SOUTHWESTERN STOKES COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH
CAROLINA...WILKES AND YADKIN COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA...
At 140 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Dobson to near Elkville, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Airy...
North Wilkesboro...
Elkin...
Wilkesboro...
Fairview...
Yadkinville...
and Jonesville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for 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 3607 8141 3612 8154 3622 8143 3630 8127
3655 8068 3626 8030 3626 8045 3622 8043
3621 8045 3614 8044 3610 8051 3605 8051
3606 8098 3603 8106 3604 8120 3600 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 320DEG 27KT 3637 8072 3606 8134
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
VFJ055
WWUS51 KRNK 261752
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
152 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
NCC169-261801-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210726T1830Z/
Stokes NC-
152 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHWESTERN STOKES COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened. Therefore, the
warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central North Carolina...and southwestern Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3607 8141 3612 8154 3630 8127 3646 8089
3626 8045 3622 8043 3621 8045 3614 8044
3610 8051 3605 8051 3606 8098 3603 8106
3604 8120 3600 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 1751Z 320DEG 27KT 3631 8066 3600 8128
$$
NCC005-171-193-197-261830-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210726T1830Z/
Alleghany NC-Surry NC-Wilkes NC-Yadkin NC-
152 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT
FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ALLEGHANY...SOUTHERN SURRY...WILKES AND YADKIN COUNTIES
IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA...
At 151 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Level Cross to near Boomer, moving southeast at
30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
North Wilkesboro...
Elkin...
Wilkesboro...
Fairview...
Yadkinville...
Jonesville...
and Dobson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for 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 3607 8141 3612 8154 3630 8127 3646 8089
3626 8045 3622 8043 3621 8045 3614 8044
3610 8051 3605 8051 3606 8098 3603 8106
3604 8120 3600 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 1751Z 320DEG 27KT 3631 8066 3600 8128
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
VFJ056
WWUS51 KRNK 261814
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
214 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
NCC005-171-261822-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210726T1830Z/
Alleghany NC-Surry NC-
214 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ALLEGHANY AND SOUTHERN SURRY COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN
NORTH CAROLINA IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central North Carolina...and southwestern Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3606 8098 3616 8103 3621 8089 3626 8046
3622 8043 3621 8045 3614 8044 3610 8051
3609 8052 3605 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1812Z 320DEG 27KT 3620 8054 3589 8116
$$
NCC193-197-261830-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210726T1830Z/
Wilkes NC-Yadkin NC-
214 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN WILKES AND YADKIN COUNTIES...
At 212 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near East Bend to near Taylorsville, moving southeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Yadkinville...
Boonville...
East Bend...
Windy Gap...
Nebo...
Buck Shoals...
and Enon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS, as well as deadly cloud to
ground lightning. For your safety, move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
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 3606 8098 3616 8103 3621 8089 3626 8046
3622 8043 3621 8045 3614 8044 3610 8051
3609 8052 3605 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1812Z 320DEG 27KT 3620 8054 3589 8116
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
RAB564
WWUS51 KRNK 261824
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
224 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
NCC193-197-261830-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210726T1830Z/
Wilkes NC-Yadkin NC-
224 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN WILKES AND YADKIN COUNTIES...
At 223 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Enon to near Lake Wylie, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Yadkinville...
Boonville...
East Bend...
Windy Gap...
Nebo...
Buck Shoals...
and Enon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3606 8098 3616 8103 3621 8089 3626 8046
3622 8043 3621 8045 3614 8044 3610 8051
3609 8052 3605 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 320DEG 27KT 3614 8048 3583 8110
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
RAB184
WWUS51 KRNK 261831
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
231 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
NCC193-197-261841-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210726T1830Z/
Wilkes NC-Yadkin NC-
231 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WILKES AND YADKIN COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central North Carolina...and southwestern 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 3606 8098 3616 8103 3621 8089 3626 8046
3622 8043 3621 8045 3614 8044 3610 8051
3609 8052 3605 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1831Z 320DEG 27KT 3610 8044 3579 8106
$$
RABThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Surry, Wilkes | 31 min |
| Jul 26, 2:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Stokes | 41 min |
| Jul 26, 2:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Yadkin | 41 min |
| Jul 26, 3:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Stokes | 56 min |
| Jul 26, 7:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Caswell | 52 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.