Severe Thunderstorm Warning 152, NWS Blacksburg, VA

Issued

Aug 12, 2021, 1:17 PM EDT (17:17 UTC)

Expired

Aug 12, 2021, 1:55 PM EDT

In force

38 min

Issued by

NWS Blacksburg, VA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

0.75 in

Wind

60.0 mph

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

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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145 
WUUS51 KRNK 121717
SVRRNK
VAC019-067-161-770-775-121815-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0152.210812T1717Z-210812T1815Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
117 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
  The City of Salem in west central Virginia...
  The City of Roanoke in west central Virginia...
  Western Bedford County in south central Virginia...
  North central Franklin County in west central Virginia...

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 117 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Poages Mill,
  or near Salem, moving southeast 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...
  Boones Mill...
  Stewartsville...
  Bent Mountain...
  and Glenvar.

This includes The following Locations The Salem Fairgrounds and
Roanoke Regional 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 3703 7988 3719 8019 3723 8019 3724 8020
      3735 8010 3733 7992 3728 7972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1717Z 302DEG 11KT 3724 8008 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

ET

841 
WWUS51 KRNK 121742
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
142 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

VAC019-067-161-770-775-121815-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0152.000000T0000Z-210812T1815Z/
Roanoke VA-City of Salem VA-City of Roanoke VA-Bedford VA-
Franklin VA-
142 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT 
FOR CENTRAL ROANOKE...WESTERN BEDFORD AND NORTH CENTRAL FRANKLIN 
COUNTIES...THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE CITY OF ROANOKE...

At 141 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cave Spring, or
near Roanoke, moving southeast 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...
Boones Mill...
Stewartsville...
Bent Mountain...
and Poages Mill.

This includes The following Locations The Salem Fairgrounds and
Roanoke Regional 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 3703 7988 3719 8019 3723 8017 3735 8010
      3733 7992 3728 7972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1741Z 302DEG 11KT 3720 8000 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

ET

721 
WWUS51 KRNK 121755
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
155 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

VAC019-067-161-770-775-121804-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0152.000000T0000Z-210812T1815Z/
Roanoke VA-City of Salem VA-City of Roanoke VA-Bedford VA-
Franklin VA-
155 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR 
CENTRAL ROANOKE...WESTERN BEDFORD AND NORTH CENTRAL FRANKLIN
COUNTIES...THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE CITY OF ROANOKE IS 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 gusty winds and 
heavy rain are still possible with multiple thunderstorms in the 
area. 

LAT...LON 3703 7988 3719 8019 3723 8017 3735 8010
      3733 7992 3728 7972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 302DEG 11KT 3718 7995 

$$

ET

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