Severe Thunderstorm Warning 162, NWS Blacksburg, VA

Issued

Aug 12, 2021, 3:43 PM EDT (19:43 UTC)

Expired

Aug 12, 2021, 4:15 PM EDT

In force

32 min

Issued by

NWS Blacksburg, VA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

1.0 in

Wind

60.0 mph

County Franklin County, VA

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969 
WUUS51 KRNK 121943
SVRRNK
VAC067-122015-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0162.210812T1943Z-210812T2015Z/

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

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Franklin County in west central Virginia...

* Until 415 PM EDT.

* At 343 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ferrum, 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...
  Rocky Mount...
  and Ferrum.

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 3686 8012 3699 8014 3699 8012 3703 7994
      3689 7983
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 344DEG 4KT 3696 8002 

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

$$

ET

479 
WWUS51 KRNK 122008
SVSRNK

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

VAC067-122015-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-210812T2015Z/
Franklin VA-
408 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT
FOR
SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY...

At 408 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Endicott, or
near Ferrum, moving southwest at 20 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...
Ferrum.

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 3702 7997 3692 7991 3687 7999 3686 8012
      3699 8014 3699 8012 3701 8004
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 066DEG 19KT 3693 8012 

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

$$

ET

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