Severe Thunderstorm Warning 165, NWS Blacksburg, VA

Issued

Aug 12, 2021, 4:20 PM EDT (20:20 UTC)

Expired

Aug 12, 2021, 4:47 PM EDT

In force

27 min

Issued by

NWS Blacksburg, VA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

1.0 in

Wind

60.0 mph

Counties Franklin County, VA, Roanoke County, VA

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447 
WUUS51 KRNK 122020
SVRRNK
VAC067-161-122100-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0165.210812T2020Z-210812T2100Z/

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

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  South central Roanoke County in west central Virginia...
  Northwestern Franklin County in west central Virginia...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 420 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bent
  Mountain, 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...
  Bent Mountain...
  and Poages Mill.

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 3709 8011 3710 8011 3712 8013 3711 8016
      3712 8017 3723 8009 3715 7993 3706 8007
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 221DEG 2KT 3713 8009 

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

$$

ET

989 
WWUS51 KRNK 122047
SVSRNK

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

VAC067-161-122056-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0165.000000T0000Z-210812T2100Z/
Roanoke VA-Franklin VA-
447 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR 
SOUTH CENTRAL ROANOKE AND NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN 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 small hail and
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3709 8011 3710 8011 3712 8013 3711 8016
      3712 8017 3723 8009 3715 7993 3706 8007
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 221DEG 2KT 3714 8008 

$$

ET

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