Alert archive / North Carolina / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 2, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 18, 2021, 5:32 PM EDT for Caswell County, Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was in force for 58 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2021, 5:32 PM EDT (21:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 18, 2021, 6:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 58 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Possible
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Caswell County, NC, Rockingham County, NC
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 5:58 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sse Jericho, NC | A FEW LARGE LIMBS DOWN ON EB TATE ROAD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 48 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 486 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 67 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 470 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 562 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
169
WUUS51 KRNK 182132
SVRRNK
NCC033-157-182230-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0002.210318T2132Z-210318T2230Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
532 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Rockingham County in north central North Carolina...
Caswell County in north central North Carolina...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 531 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near McLeansville,
or 11 miles northwest of Burlington, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Yanceyville...
Jericho...
Prospect Hill...
Camp Springs...
Providence...
Milton...
and Quick.
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 3625 7973 3654 7930 3654 7914 3624 7915
3625 7953 3624 7953 3624 7957
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 233DEG 43KT 3615 7963
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
RR5 follow-up statements
911
WWUS51 KRNK 182153
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
553 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
NCC033-157-182230-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210318T2230Z/
Rockingham NC-Caswell NC-
553 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT
FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND CASWELL COUNTIES...
At 553 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jericho, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Yanceyville...
Jericho...
Prospect Hill...
Camp Springs...
Milton...
Blanch...
and Leasburg.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3654 7930 3654 7914 3624 7915 3625 7953
3624 7953 3624 7962
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 233DEG 43KT 3631 7937
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
RR433
WWUS51 KRNK 182208
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
608 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
NCC157-182218-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210318T2230Z/
Rockingham NC-
608 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
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 3654 7930 3654 7914 3624 7915 3625 7951
3637 7948
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 233DEG 43KT 3642 7919
$$
NCC033-182230-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210318T2230Z/
Caswell NC-
608 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT
FOR
CASWELL COUNTY...
At 608 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Leasburg, or 8
miles east of Yanceyville, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Yanceyville...
Jericho...
Prospect Hill...
Camp Springs...
Milton...
Blanch...
and Leasburg.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3654 7930 3654 7914 3624 7915 3625 7951
3637 7948
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 233DEG 43KT 3642 7919
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
RR205 WWUS51 KRNK 182221 SVSRNK Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 621 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 NCC033-182230- /O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210318T2230Z/ Caswell NC- 621 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR EASTERN CASWELL COUNTY... At 621 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Alton, or near Turbeville, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Prospect Hill... Milton... Leasburg... Semora... Topnot... Hightowers... and Baynes. 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 3654 7922 3654 7914 3624 7915 3624 7931 TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 233DEG 43KT 3652 7903 TORNADO...POSSIBLE HAIL...<.75IN WIND...60MPH $$ RR
262 WWUS51 KRNK 182222 CCA SVSRNK Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 622 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 NCC033-182230- /O.COR.KRNK.SV.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210318T2230Z/ Caswell NC- 622 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR EASTERN CASWELL COUNTY... At 622 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Alton, or near Turbeville, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Prospect Hill... Milton... Leasburg... Semora... Topnot... Hightowers... and Baynes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. && LAT...LON 3654 7922 3654 7914 3624 7915 3624 7931 TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 233DEG 43KT 3652 7903 HAIL...<.75IN WIND...60MPH $$ RR
602
WWUS51 KRNK 182227
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
627 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
NCC033-182237-
/O.EXP.KRNK.SV.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210318T2230Z/
Caswell NC-
627 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
EASTERN CASWELL COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 630 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
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 3654 7922 3654 7914 3624 7915 3624 7931
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 233DEG 43KT 3656 7897
$$
RRThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2:46 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Stokes | 29 min |
| Mar 18, 2:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Stokes, Surry | 43 min |
| Mar 18, 3:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Stokes, Yadkin | 41 min |
| Mar 18, 4:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Rockingham, Stokes | 30 min |
| Mar 18, 4:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Caswell, Rockingham | 31 min |
| Mar 18, 5:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Caswell, Rockingham | 30 min |
| Mar 18, 5:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Watauga | 26 min |
| Mar 18, 5:37 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Caswell, Rockingham | 23 min |
| Mar 18, 5:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Ashe, Watauga, Wilkes | 33 min |
| Mar 18, 6:00 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Caswell | 22 min |
| Mar 18, 6:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Ashe | 31 min |
| Mar 18, 6:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Alleghany | 23 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.