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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 120, NWS Blacksburg, VA

July 26, 20215 counties in Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 26, 2021, 7:24 PM EDT for 5 counties in Virginia. It was in force for 40 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, 7:24 PM EDT (23:24 UTC)
Expired: Jul 26, 2021, 8:04 PM EDT
In force: 40 min
Issued by: NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 0.75 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Bedford County, VA, Botetourt County, VA, City of Roanoke, VA, City of Salem, VA, Roanoke County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:27 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, 7:24 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	1 Ese Blue Ridge, VA	POWER LINES DOWN.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 0 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jul 26, 1:39 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 31 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: 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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

831 
WUUS51 KRNK 262324
SVRRNK
VAC019-023-161-770-775-270015-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0120.210726T2324Z-210727T0015Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
724 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 Salem in west central Virginia...
  The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...
  West central Bedford County in south central Virginia...
  Southwestern Botetourt County in west central Virginia...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 722 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Daleville 
  and Hollins, moving southwest at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Roanoke...
  Salem...
  Vinton...
  Troutville...
  Stewartsville...
  Montvale...
  and Hollins.
  and Interstate 81 between mild markers 135 and 155 and Interstate 
  581 through Roanoke.

This includes The following Locations The Salem Fairgrounds and
Roanoke Regional Airport.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm has had a history of wind damage.  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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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 3741 7974 3727 7972 3720 7976 3721 7978
      3723 7978 3723 7979 3721 7980 3723 7983
      3721 7984 3723 7985 3721 7989 3717 7991
      3717 7997 3728 8013 3746 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 016DEG 14KT 3736 7989 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

RAB

4 follow-up statements

640 
WWUS51 KRNK 262334
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
734 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

VAC775-262342-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210727T0015Z/
City of Salem VA-
734 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR THE CITY OF SALEM IS 
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning will remain east 
of the city. 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 3741 7974 3727 7972 3720 7976 3721 7978
      3723 7978 3721 7980 3723 7983 3721 7984
      3723 7985 3721 7989 3717 7991 3717 7997
      3725 8001 3725 8004 3727 8001 3731 8002
      3733 7999 3746 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 016DEG 14KT 3732 7990 

$$

VAC019-023-161-770-270015-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210727T0015Z/
Roanoke VA-City of Roanoke VA-Bedford VA-Botetourt VA-
734 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT 
FOR EASTERN ROANOKE COUNTY...WEST CENTRAL BEDFORD AND SOUTHWESTERN 
BOTETOURT COUNTIES...AND THE CITY OF ROANOKE...

At 732 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hollins, or
near Vinton, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Vinton...
Troutville...
Stewartsville...
Montvale...
Hollins...
and Nace.

This includes The following Location Roanoke Regional Airport.
 
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 3741 7974 3727 7972 3720 7976 3721 7978
      3723 7978 3721 7980 3723 7983 3721 7984
      3723 7985 3721 7989 3717 7991 3717 7997
      3725 8001 3725 8004 3727 8001 3731 8002
      3733 7999 3746 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 016DEG 14KT 3732 7990 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

RAB

145 
WWUS51 KRNK 262343
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
743 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

VAC019-023-161-770-270015-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210727T0015Z/
Roanoke VA-City of Roanoke VA-Bedford VA-Botetourt VA-
743 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT 
FOR SOUTHEASTERN ROANOKE...WEST CENTRAL BEDFORD AND SOUTH CENTRAL 
BOTETOURT COUNTIES AND THE EASTERN CITY OF ROANOKE...

At 743 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Vinton, moving
south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Vinton...
Stewartsville...
Montvale...
Laymantown...
Blue Ridge...
and Roanoke Mountain.

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 3739 7974 3727 7972 3720 7976 3721 7978
      3723 7978 3721 7980 3723 7983 3721 7984
      3723 7985 3721 7989 3717 7991 3717 7995
      3732 7993 3739 7987
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 016DEG 14KT 3728 7992 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

RAB

986 
WWUS51 KRNK 262357
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
757 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

VAC023-770-270004-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210727T0015Z/
City of Roanoke VA-Botetourt VA-
757 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN BOTETOURT COUNTY AND 
THE EASTERN CITY OF ROANOKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
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 3720 7976 3721 7978 3723 7978 3723 7979
      3721 7980 3723 7983 3721 7984 3723 7985
      3721 7989 3717 7991 3717 7995 3732 7986
      3731 7985 3736 7978 3726 7975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 016DEG 14KT 3723 7993 

$$

VAC019-161-270015-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210727T0015Z/
Roanoke VA-Bedford VA-
757 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN ROANOKE AND WEST CENTRAL BEDFORD COUNTIES...

At 754 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Roanoke
Mountain, or near Roanoke, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Vinton...
and Stewartsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for STRONG 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.

Boaters on the northern end of Smith Mountain Lake should get off 
the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning 
can strike out to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can 
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move 
to safe shelter now!  Do not be caught on the water in a 
thunderstorm.

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 3720 7976 3721 7978 3723 7978 3723 7979
      3721 7980 3723 7983 3721 7984 3723 7985
      3721 7989 3717 7991 3717 7995 3732 7986
      3731 7985 3736 7978 3726 7975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 016DEG 14KT 3723 7993 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

RAB

387 
WWUS51 KRNK 270004
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
804 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

VAC019-161-270013-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210727T0015Z/
Roanoke VA-Bedford VA-
804 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ROANOKE AND WEST 
CENTRAL BEDFORD COUNTIES HAS BEEN CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However heavy rain is
still possible with this thunderstorm.

Note, a Flood Advisory remains in effect for the area as rainfall of 
1 to 2 inches has fallen during the past hour or so, in addition to 
other rainfall earlier today and over the weekend.  Flooding remains 
possible throughout this region over the next few hours.

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 3720 7976 3721 7978 3723 7978 3723 7979
      3721 7980 3723 7983 3721 7984 3723 7985
      3721 7989 3717 7991 3717 7995 3732 7986
      3731 7985 3736 7978 3726 7975
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 016DEG 14KT 3719 7994 

$$

RAB

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Blacksburg, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 26, 7:20 PM EDT, 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 26, 7:20 PM EDT, 4 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
720 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight as a
cold front passes through the region. This front will stall over
the Southeast on Tuesday, and by Wednesday the entire area will
be rain-free. Another frontal passage is likely for the end of
the work week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
AS of 710 PM EDT Monday...

The threat for widespread severe weather has ended, thus the
severe thunderstorm watch was canceled. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms will continue for the next couple of hours as the
cold front drops south tonight. Most of the convection will
diminish with the loss of heating tonight.  Modified
temperatures, pops and weather for this evening into tonight.
Areas of low clouds and fog will develop overnight into Tuesday
morning. The frontal boundary will slow or stall on Tuesday.
Isolated to scattered showers or storms may develop across
southern portions of the forecast area. More changes later
tonight...

Previous Discussion...
As of 158 PM EDT Monday...

Numerous showers and thunderstorms expected this afternoon into
tonight, some drier air will push in from the north on Tuesday.

A cold front will drop south across the region this afternoon
into Tuesday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop
ahead and along the frontal boundary. The airmass is unstable
with CAPEs at 2000 to 4000 j/kg. The deep layer shear is weak
around 20 kts. The PWATS have climb to 1.5 to 2 inches. Some of
the storms this afternoon will be severe with gusty winds and
heavy downpours. Convection will diminish with the loss of solar
heating tonight. Areas of fog and low clouds will develop
overnight especially where it rains. Isolated to scattered
showers will continue Tuesday as the front drops slowly south
across southern portions of the forecast area.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
As of 119 PM EDT Monday...

Drier and warmer weather is expected for Tuesday night through
Thursday, but a cold front should approach on Thursday night.

Showers and thunderstorms may depart the North Carolina Piedmont to
start Tuesday night, but drier air will arrive from the northwest. A
large upper level ridge will sit over the central Plains throughout
this week, while upper level troughing will persist across eastern
Canada and continue to influence the Mid Atlantic. With a stalled
frontal boundary over South Carolina and weak high pressure entering
the Appalachian Mountains during Tuesday night into Wednesday,
confidence has risen that the weather will turn dry through
Thursday. Less cloud cover and downslope flow east of the Blue Ridge
could bring highs into the mid 90s for Wednesday and Thursday, and
most of the mountains should reach the 80s.

Because of the persistent troughing across eastern Canada, another
cold front will emerge on Thursday over the Great Lakes and reach
West Virginia toward Thursday night. The GFS and the NAM models
remain a few hours faster than the Canadian and the ECMWF models
with the timing of this approaching cold front. Nevertheless, shower
and thunderstorm chances will increase, especially over southeast
West Virginia. If the storms can tap into the instability from the
heat and increasing lift ahead of the frontal boundary, there could
be a risk of strong winds and locally heavy rainfall.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 119 PM EDT Monday...

A cold front will cross overhead on Friday before high pressure
enters by Saturday, but another cold front may approach late Sunday.

With a cold front passing over Virginia on Friday and reaching North
Carolina toward Friday night, confidence has risen on the chances of
showers and thunderstorms during this time period. Any strong storms
may produce strong winds and locally heavy rainfall. The front
should eventually reach South Carolina on Saturday before stalling
as the boundary becomes more parallel with the upper level flow.
Another area of weak high pressure should enter the Mid Atlantic by
Saturday, but the persistent troughing over eastern Canada may allow
another cold front to venture eastward from the Ohio River Valley by
late Sunday to promote more afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

&&

.AVIATION /23Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 720 PM EDT Monday...

A cold front will drop south across the region tonight into
Tuesday. Scattered MVFR convection will continue to form for
the next couple of hours ahead and along the frontal boundary.
Drier air will push into the north this evening into tonight.

Southwest to west winds will prevail through most of the taf
period. Winds will be erratic with thunderstorms this evening.
Winds will become light and variable tonight into Tuesday.
Patches of low clouds and fog are expected overnight. KLWB has
the best chance for LIFR fog. Morning low clouds and fog will
lift by late morning return most areas to VFR conditions
Tuesday. Isolated MVFR convection in possible in the south
Tuesday.

Moderate confidence in ceilings,visibilities and winds during
the taf period.

Extended Aviation Discussion...

The front will stall to our south Tuesday afternoon into
Wednesday, but may bring some SHRA/TSRA to mainly DAN. VFR
appears more likely toward BLF and LWB, with LYH/ROA/BCB seeing
a possibility for scattered showers and storms, but in general
will see prevailing VFR. Wednesday looks dry with prevailing VFR
everywhere.

Another cold front should arrive by late Thursday into Friday
with an increased chance for showers and thunderstorms once
again. Given northwest flow aloft across the region thanks to a
building 599 dm ridge in the central/south central U.S.,
disturbances may bring unexpected convection to the area at
times throughout the week. Will need to keep an eye on the upper
midwest/Ohio Valley area. Unsettled weather will return Sunday
with showers and thunderstorms especially in the south and west.

&&

.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...None.
NC...None.
WV...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KK/SH
NEAR TERM...KK
SHORT TERM...PW
LONG TERM...PW
AVIATION...KK/SH

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 26, 2:01 PM EDT, 5 hours 23 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
201 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-WVZ042>044-507-508-271815-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-
Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
201 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, west central Virginia
and southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected for this afternoon and
tonight. Localized flooding and damaging winds are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

NCZ004>006-VAZ032>035-043>047-058-059-271815-
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-
Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
201 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 392 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and
west central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday.
Localized flooding and damaging winds are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

PW

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 26, 6:37 PM EDT, 47 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
637 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

VAZ011-013-014-262330-
Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-
637 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT
PULASKI...SOUTH CENTRAL GILES AND SOUTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES
AND THE CITY OF RADFORD...

At 637 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Poplar Hill,
moving southeast at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Radford...
Pulaski...
Dublin...
Poplar Hill...
Claytor Dam...
Fairlawn...
and Claytor Lake State Park.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3729 8073 3702 8037 3701 8040 3702 8041
      3701 8041 3701 8042 3702 8043 3701 8044
      3702 8045 3700 8047 3699 8050 3701 8052
      3700 8052 3697 8055 3693 8071 3723 8088
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 315DEG 16KT 3717 8074

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Special weather statement, Jul 26, 6:41 PM EDT, 43 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
641 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

VAZ018-262315-
Craig-
641 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CRAIG COUNTY...

At 641 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Craig Springs,
or near Sinking Creek, moving southeast at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Sinking Creek...
Abbott...
and Craig Springs.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3744 8005 3742 8008 3738 8015 3738 8020
      3734 8026 3736 8031 3746 8040 3749 8035
      3751 8030 3753 8028 3757 8022
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 321DEG 16KT 3746 8026

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Special weather statement, Jul 26, 7:02 PM EDT, 22 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
702 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

VAZ018-262330-
Craig-
702 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN CRAIG COUNTY...

At 702 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Maggie, or near
Sinking Creek, moving southeast at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Sinking Creek...
Huffman...
Maggie...
and Simmonsville.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3739 8026 3736 8032 3737 8033 3735 8035
      3732 8043 3733 8045 3734 8044 3742 8047
      3743 8046 3748 8037 3749 8036 3749 8033
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 308DEG 19KT 3742 8036

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Special weather statement, Jul 26, 7:08 PM EDT, 16 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
708 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

NCZ006-270000-
Caswell-
708 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL CASWELL COUNTY...

At 708 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Yanceyville,
moving northeast at 15 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Yanceyville...
Jericho...
Topnot...
and Hightowers.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3626 7942 3640 7947 3647 7932 3632 7919
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 242DEG 13KT 3639 7932

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Special weather statement, Jul 26, 7:12 PM EDT, 12 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
712 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

VAZ012-015-016-270015-
Grayson-Wythe-Carroll-
712 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN
WYTHE...WESTERN CARROLL AND EASTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES AS WELL AS THE
CITY OF GALAX

At 711 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from Cripple Creek to near Woodlawn. Movement
was southeast at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Galax...
Hillsville...
Independence...
Fries...
Cana...
Speedwell...
and Fancy Gap.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3657 8114 3683 8117 3682 8079 3656 8065
      3656 8085
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 316DEG 15KT 3679 8109 3678 8084

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Local storm report, Jul 26, 7:24 PM EDT, 0 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
724 PM EDT MON JUL 26 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0658 PM     TSTM WND DMG     DALEVILLE               37.41N 79.92W
07/26/2021                   BOTETOURT          VA   911 CALL CENTER

            TREES DOWN IN THE DALEVILLE AREA.

&&

PJH

The 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, 1:07 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Bedford, Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke, City of Roanoke	68 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, 7:28 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.