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Special Weather Statement, NWS Blacksburg, VA

June 3, 2021Stokes County, North Carolina

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this special weather statement at Jun 3, 2021, 9:18 PM EDT for Stokes County, North Carolina. It was in force for 27 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jun 3, 2021, 9:18 PM EDT (01:18 UTC)
Expired: Jun 3, 2021, 9:45 PM EDT
In force: 27 min
Issued by: NWS Blacksburg, VA

County Stokes County, NC

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 1.3 hours before the alert went out and 40 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.

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Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 284 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -49 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 921 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 49 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.4

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The text

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Blacksburg, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jun 3, 7:25 PM EDT, 1 hour 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 3, 7:25 PM EDT, 1 hour 53 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 3, 2:45 PM EDT, 6 hours 33 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
245 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022-023-032-033-043-WVZ042>044-507-
508-041845-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-
Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Patrick-Franklin-Henry-Mercer-
Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
245 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, south central Virginia, southwest
Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A few thunderstorms this afternoon could be severe with damaging
winds the main threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ005-006-VAZ024-034-035-044>047-058-059-041845-
Rockingham-Caswell-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
245 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
central Virginia, south central Virginia and west central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists this afternoon and
evening. The overall threat would be damaging winds, but an isolated
tornado cannot be ruled out.

Additionally, some heavier downpours could cause localized flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 3, 6:05 PM EDT, 3 hours 13 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
605 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

NCZ004-005-VAZ043-044-032230-
Stokes-Rockingham-Henry-Pittsylvania-
605 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
SOUTHEASTERN STOKES...ROCKINGHAM...SOUTHWESTERN PITTSYLVANIA AND
SOUTHEASTERN HENRY COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF DANVILLE...

At 605 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Aiken Summit to near Walnut Cove.
Movement was east at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Danville...
Eden...
Reidsville...
Wentworth...
Mayodan...
Madison...
and Walnut Cove.

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.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3626 8020 3663 7981 3666 7930 3654 7944
      3654 7951 3648 7952 3625 7979
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 270DEG 16KT 3662 7974 3628 8010

RR

Special weather statement, Jun 3, 6:17 PM EDT, 3 hours 1 minute before

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Special weather statement, Jun 3, 6:19 PM EDT, 2 hours 59 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
619 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

VAZ045-046-059-032245-
Campbell-Charlotte-Appomattox-
619 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
SOUTHEASTERN APPOMATTOX...NORTHWESTERN CHARLOTTE AND SOUTHEASTERN
CAMPBELL COUNTIES...

At 619 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Spring Mills to near Gladys.
Movement was east at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Red House...
Pamplin City...
Mike...
and Spring Mills.

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.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3726 7868 3723 7868 3723 7869 3721 7869
      3719 7868 3719 7869 3714 7873 3711 7909
      3727 7893 3732 7862
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 251DEG 21KT 3727 7888 3712 7902

RR

Special weather statement, Jun 3, 6:28 PM EDT, 2 hours 50 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
628 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

VAZ046-047-032300-
Buckingham-Appomattox-
628 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
SOUTHEASTERN APPOMATTOX AND SOUTHEASTERN BUCKINGHAM COUNTIES...

At 628 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Dillwyn to near Spring Mills.
Movement was east at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Buckingham...
Appomattox...
Dillwyn...
Toga...
Sheppards...
Andersonville...
and Hixburg.

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.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3736 7845 3733 7851 3734 7852 3737 7858
      3738 7859 3739 7858 3740 7859 3734 7860
      3728 7866 3726 7892 3727 7892 3759 7851
      3761 7827
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 251DEG 19KT 3759 7848 3727 7887

RR

Special weather statement, Jun 3, 6:56 PM EDT, 2 hours 22 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
656 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

VAZ045>047-059-032345-
Buckingham-Campbell-Charlotte-Appomattox-
656 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
SOUTHEASTERN APPOMATTOX...NORTHWESTERN CHARLOTTE...EAST CENTRAL
CAMPBELL AND SOUTHEASTERN BUCKINGHAM COUNTIES...

At 656 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Hixburg to Mike. Movement was
northeast at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Red House...
Pamplin City...
Madisonville...
Mike...
Sheppards...
Hixburg...
and Evergreen.

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.

LAT...LON 3733 7848 3733 7852 3737 7858 3738 7859
      3739 7858 3740 7860 3734 7860 3726 7868
      3719 7868 3719 7864 3718 7864 3716 7901
      3742 7868 3751 7834
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 244DEG 25KT 3739 7865 3719 7890

RR

Special weather statement, Jun 3, 9:18 PM EDT, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
918 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

NCZ004-040145-
Stokes-
918 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021

...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
SOUTHEASTERN STOKES COUNTY...

At 917 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over Germanton, or
near Walnut Cove, moving northeast at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Walnut Cove...
Danbury...
King...
Germanton...
Meadows...
and Belews Lake.

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.

LAT...LON 3626 8031 3630 8036 3644 8019 3626 8006
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 240DEG 14KT 3630 8025

Hanes

The office that day

Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 3, 11:26 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Botetourt, Craig	34 min
Jun 3, 11:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Botetourt, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington	31 min
Jun 4, 1:15 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Henry	30 min
Jun 4, 1:48 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Henry, City of Martinsville	27 min
Jun 4, 2:16 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	City of Martinsville	29 min
Jun 4, 3:04 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	City of Danville	26 min
Jun 3, 9:56 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Rockingham	34 min
Jun 3, 11:28 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Stokes	32 min

Nearby

Special Weather Statements in North Carolina, 2021 Every special weather statement in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.