Severe Thunderstorm Warning 206, NWS Blacksburg, VA

Issued

Sep 8, 2021, 2:15 PM EDT (18:15 UTC)

Expired

Sep 8, 2021, 2:44 PM EDT

In force

29 min

Issued by

NWS Blacksburg, VA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Possible

Hail

1.0 in

Wind

60.0 mph

Counties Surry County, NC, Wilkes County, NC

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355 
WUUS51 KRNK 081815
SVRRNK
NCC171-193-081900-
/O.NEW.KRNK.SV.W.0206.210908T1815Z-210908T1900Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
215 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...
  Northeastern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 215 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Benham, or
  near Traphill, moving east 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...
  Elkin...
  Mountain Park...
  Benham...
  State Road...
  and Dockery.

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 3624 8106 3631 8111 3643 8079 3630 8073
TIME...MOT...LOC 1815Z 247DEG 18KT 3630 8097 

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

$$

RAB

748 
WWUS51 KRNK 081830
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
230 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

NCC171-193-081900-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0206.000000T0000Z-210908T1900Z/
Surry NC-Wilkes NC-
230 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN SURRY AND EAST CENTRAL WILKES COUNTIES...

At 230 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over State Road, or
near Mountain Park, moving northeast 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...
Elkin...
Mountain Park...
Benham...
and State Road.

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 3627 8096 3634 8097 3643 8079 3630 8073
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 247DEG 18KT 3633 8088 

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

$$

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672 
WWUS51 KRNK 081844
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

NCC171-193-081854-
/O.CAN.KRNK.SV.W.0206.000000T0000Z-210908T1900Z/
Surry NC-Wilkes NC-
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN SURRY AND EAST 
CENTRAL WILKES 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 heavy rain is
still possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3627 8096 3634 8097 3643 8079 3630 8073
TIME...MOT...LOC 1841Z 247DEG 18KT 3636 8080 

$$

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