Alert archive / Virginia / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 14, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 27, 2021, 2:56 PM EDT for 10 counties in Virginia; 5 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 64 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
- Mar 27, 2021, 2:56 PM EDT (18:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 27, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 64 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Rockingham County, NC, Stokes County, NC, Surry County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Yadkin County, NC, Carroll County, VA, City of Martinsville, VA, City of Radford, VA, Floyd County, VA, Franklin County, VA, Henry County, VA, Montgomery County, VA, Patrick County, VA, Pulaski County, VA, Roanoke County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:01 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 watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 62 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2434 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 60 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 145 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WUUS51 KRNK 271856
SVRRNK
NCC157-169-171-193-197-VAC035-063-067-089-121-141-155-161-690-750-
272000-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0014.210327T1856Z-210327T2000Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
256 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Stokes County in north central North Carolina...
Yadkin County in northwestern North Carolina...
Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...
Southeastern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina...
Western Rockingham County in north central North Carolina...
Southeastern Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia...
The City of Radford in southwestern Virginia...
Floyd County in southwestern Virginia...
The City of Martinsville in south central Virginia...
Eastern Carroll County in southwestern Virginia...
Henry County in south central Virginia...
Southern Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
Franklin County in west central Virginia...
Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...
Southern Montgomery County in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 256 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Pilot to Ararat to near Buck Shoals, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Christiansburg...
Radford...
Eden...
Martinsville...
Mount Airy...
Rocky Mount...
and Elkin.
This includes The following Locations The Martinsville Speedway and
Martinsville Airport.
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 3604 8111 3662 8072 3715 8068 3723 7978
3714 7966 3709 7962 3667 7971 3626 7984
3626 8045 3614 8044 3610 8051 3605 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 264DEG 44KT 3705 8041 3661 8051 3608 8079
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
RR4 follow-up statements
713
WWUS51 KRNK 271906
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
306 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
VAC155-750-271915-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210327T2000Z/
Pulaski VA-City of Radford VA-
306 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI AND THE CITY OF RADFORD IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern North Carolina...and south central,
southwestern and west central Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3606 8094 3663 8061 3717 8051 3723 7978
3721 7978 3719 7973 3709 7962 3667 7971
3626 7984 3626 8045 3614 8044 3610 8051
3605 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1905Z 264DEG 44KT 3706 8027 3662 8037 3609 8066
$$
NCC157-169-171-193-197-VAC035-063-067-089-121-141-161-690-272000-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210327T2000Z/
Stokes NC-Yadkin NC-Surry NC-Wilkes NC-Rockingham NC-Floyd VA-
City of Martinsville VA-Carroll VA-Henry VA-Roanoke VA-Franklin VA-
Patrick VA-Montgomery VA-
306 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT
FOR
STOKES...YADKIN...SURRY...EASTERN WILKES...WESTERN ROCKINGHAM...
FLOYD...SOUTHEASTERN CARROLL...HENRY...SOUTHERN ROANOKE...FRANKLIN...
PATRICK AND SOUTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF
MARTINSVILLE...
At 305 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Terrys Fork to near Stuart to near Courtney, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Christiansburg...
Eden...
Martinsville...
Mount Airy...
Rocky Mount...
Elkin...
and Fairview.
This includes The following Locations The Martinsville Speedway and
Martinsville Airport.
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 3606 8094 3663 8061 3717 8051 3723 7978
3721 7978 3719 7973 3709 7962 3667 7971
3626 7984 3626 8045 3614 8044 3610 8051
3605 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1905Z 264DEG 44KT 3706 8027 3662 8037 3609 8066
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
RR863
WWUS51 KRNK 271924
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
324 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
NCC171-193-197-VAC035-121-271933-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210327T2000Z/
Surry NC-Wilkes NC-Yadkin NC-Carroll VA-Montgomery VA-
324 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SURRY...EASTERN WILKES...YADKIN...SOUTHEASTERN CARROLL AND SOUTHERN
MONTGOMERY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern North Carolina...and south central,
southwestern and west central Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3626 8043 3670 8016 3720 8014 3723 7978
3721 7978 3719 7973 3709 7962 3667 7971
3626 7984
TIME...MOT...LOC 1923Z 254DEG 57KT 3721 7993 3675 7996 3629 8024
$$
NCC157-169-VAC063-067-089-141-161-690-272000-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210327T2000Z/
Stokes NC-Rockingham NC-Roanoke VA-Floyd VA-City of Martinsville VA-
Henry VA-Franklin VA-Patrick VA-
324 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT
FOR
STOKES...WESTERN ROCKINGHAM...SOUTHEASTERN ROANOKE...NORTHEASTERN
FLOYD...HENRY...FRANKLIN AND EASTERN PATRICK COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF
MARTINSVILLE...
At 323 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Roanoke Mountain to Stanleytown to Germanton, moving
east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Eden...
Martinsville...
Rocky Mount...
Mayodan...
Madison...
Walnut Cove...
and Stoneville.
This includes The following Locations The Martinsville Speedway and
Martinsville Airport.
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 3626 8043 3670 8016 3720 8014 3723 7978
3721 7978 3719 7973 3709 7962 3667 7971
3626 7984
TIME...MOT...LOC 1923Z 254DEG 57KT 3721 7993 3675 7996 3629 8024
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
Hanes909
WWUS51 KRNK 271940
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
340 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
VAC063-141-271950-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210327T2000Z/
Floyd VA-Patrick VA-
340 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
NORTHEASTERN FLOYD AND EASTERN PATRICK COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern North Carolina...and south central,
southwestern and west central Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3626 8021 3676 7987 3722 7993 3723 7978
3721 7978 3719 7973 3709 7962 3667 7971
3626 7984
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 266DEG 45KT 3722 7976 3693 7971 3676 7980 3630
8008
$$
NCC157-169-VAC067-089-161-690-272000-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210327T2000Z/
Stokes NC-Rockingham NC-Roanoke VA-City of Martinsville VA-Henry VA-
Franklin VA-
340 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT
FOR
SOUTHEASTERN STOKES...WESTERN ROCKINGHAM...SOUTHEASTERN ROANOKE...
CENTRAL HENRY AND EASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF
MARTINSVILLE...
At 340 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Goodview to near Sontag to near Leatherwood to
Pine Hall, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Eden...
Martinsville...
Rocky Mount...
Mayodan...
Madison...
Walnut Cove...
and Stoneville.
This includes The following Locations The Martinsville Speedway and
Martinsville Airport.
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 3626 8021 3676 7987 3722 7993 3723 7978
3721 7978 3719 7973 3709 7962 3667 7971
3626 7984
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 266DEG 45KT 3722 7976 3693 7971 3676 7980 3630
8008
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
Hanes256
WWUS51 KRNK 271950
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
350 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
NCC157-169-VAC067-089-161-690-272000-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210327T2000Z/
Stokes NC-Rockingham NC-Roanoke VA-City of Martinsville VA-Henry VA-
Franklin VA-
350 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHEASTERN STOKES...WESTERN ROCKINGHAM...SOUTHEASTERN ROANOKE...
CENTRAL HENRY AND EASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF
MARTINSVILLE WILL EXPIRE AT 400 PM EDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However heavy rain
is still possible with these thunderstorms.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern North Carolina...and south central,
southwestern and west central Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3626 8021 3676 7987 3722 7993 3723 7978
3721 7978 3719 7973 3709 7962 3667 7971
3626 7984
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 264DEG 44KT 3723 7965 3694 7960 3677 7969 3631
7997
$$
HanesThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 11:26 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Smyth, Tazewell | 64 min |
| Mar 27, 11:52 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bland, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Wythe | 53 min |
| Mar 27, 12:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Wythe, City of Galax | 53 min |
| Mar 27, 1:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski and 2 more | 64 min |
| Mar 27, 1:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bland, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Wythe | 60 min |
| Mar 27, 2:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Floyd, Franklin, Patrick | 41 min |
| Mar 27, 2:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Pulaski, Smyth, Wythe and 1 more | 39 min |
| Mar 27, 2:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bedford, Campbell, Franklin, Pittsylvania | 52 min |
| Mar 27, 2:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Henry, Patrick, Pulaski | 47 min |
| Mar 27, 3:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Caswell | 31 min |
Nearby
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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.