Severe Thunderstorm Warning 159, NWS Blacksburg, VA

Issued

Aug 12, 2021, 3:27 PM EDT (19:27 UTC)

Expired

Aug 12, 2021, 4:15 PM EDT

In force

48 min

Issued by

NWS Blacksburg, VA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

1.0 in

Wind

60.0 mph

Counties Carroll County, VA, Wythe County, VA

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098 
WUUS51 KRNK 121927
SVRRNK
VAC035-197-122030-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0159.210812T1927Z-210812T2030Z/

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

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Wythe County in southwestern Virginia...
  Northwestern Carroll County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 327 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Byllesby, or
  near Fries, and is nearly stationary.

  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...
  Hillsville...
  Byllesby...
  Ivanhoe...
  and Woodlawn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and 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 3689 8092 3682 8068 3666 8081 3671 8090
      3672 8097 3677 8101
TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 301DEG 2KT 3678 8091 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

ET

851 
WWUS51 KRNK 121957
SVSRNK

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

VAC035-197-122030-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0159.000000T0000Z-210812T2030Z/
Wythe VA-Carroll VA-
357 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WYTHE AND NORTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES...

At 357 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Byllesby, or 7
miles southwest of Patterson, moving northeast at 5 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...
Hillsville...
Byllesby...
Ivanhoe...
and Woodlawn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND 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 3667 8081 3680 8099 3689 8092 3682 8068
      3674 8075
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 234DEG 6KT 3681 8088 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

ET

495 
WWUS51 KRNK 122015
SVSRNK

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

VAC035-197-122025-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0159.000000T0000Z-210812T2030Z/
Wythe VA-Carroll VA-
415 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR 
SOUTHEASTERN WYTHE AND NORTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES 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 this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3667 8081 3680 8099 3689 8092 3682 8068
      3674 8075
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 301DEG 2KT 3680 8087 

$$

ET

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