Severe Thunderstorm Warning 170, NWS Blacksburg, VA

Issued

Aug 13, 2021, 3:11 PM EDT (19:11 UTC)

Expired

Aug 13, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT

In force

49 min

Issued by

NWS Blacksburg, VA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

1.0 in

Wind

60.0 mph

County Pittsylvania County, VA

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202 
WUUS51 KRNK 131911
SVRRNK
VAC143-132015-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0170.210813T1911Z-210813T2015Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
311 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...

* Until 415 PM EDT.

* At 311 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Callands,
  moving east at 10 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...
  Chatham...
  Blairs...
  Callands...
  Swansonville...
  Dry Fork...
  Climax...
  and Keeling.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. 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 3671 7962 3688 7962 3690 7924 3663 7927
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 271DEG 8KT 3678 7955 

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

$$

ET

225 
WWUS51 KRNK 131937
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
337 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

VAC143-132015-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0170.000000T0000Z-210813T2015Z/
Pittsylvania VA-
337 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY...

At 337 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dry Fork, or
near Chatham, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Chatham...
Blairs...
Callands...
Swansonville...
Dry Fork...
Climax...
and Keeling.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for ${CTAhailwindthreat}. 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 3670 7959 3688 7959 3690 7924 3663 7927
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 271DEG 8KT 3678 7948 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

ET

020 
WWUS51 KRNK 132000
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
400 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

VAC143-132010-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0170.000000T0000Z-210813T2015Z/
Pittsylvania VA-
400 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR 
CENTRAL PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY 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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
south central, central and west central Virginia.

LAT...LON 3670 7959 3688 7959 3690 7924 3663 7927
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 271DEG 8KT 3678 7941 

$$

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