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Special Weather Statement, NWS Blacksburg, VA

August 13, 2021Tazewell County, Virginia; Mercer County, West Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this special weather statement at Aug 13, 2021, 8:08 PM EDT for Tazewell County, Virginia; Mercer County, West Virginia. It was in force for 52 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Aug 13, 2021, 8:08 PM EDT (00:08 UTC)
Expired
Aug 13, 2021, 9:00 PM EDT
In force
52 min
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
Hail
0.25 in
Wind
40

Counties Tazewell County, VA, Mercer County, WV

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NWS Blacksburg, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 13, 7:18 PM EDT, 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 13, 7:18 PM EDT, 50 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 13, 1:20 PM EDT, 6 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
120 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

VAZ045>047-059-141730-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Charlotte-
120 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 436 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia and south
central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms possible through 8PM. Main
threat is damaging wind gusts.

In addition, heat index values could reach 106 degrees this
afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Strong to severe storms are possible Saturday, with damaging winds
and localized flooding the main threats.

Rain could be heavy at times again Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Reports should be submitted by
phone, social media, by email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or online at
www.weather.gov/rnk.

NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-141730-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-
Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-
Western Greenbrier-
120 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A few storms this afternoon could be strong, with some becoming
severe, producing damaging wind gusts and excessive rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ022>024-032-141730-
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-
120 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 436 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia and west
central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms possible through 8PM. Main
threat is damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Reports should be submitted by
phone, social media, by email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or online at
www.weather.gov/rnk.

VAZ033>035-043-044-058-141730-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax-
120 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 436 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms possible through 8PM. Main
threat is damaging wind gusts.

In addition, heat index values could reach 100 to 104 degrees this
afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Scattered strong thunderstorms are also possible Saturday afternoon.
There could be some locally heavy rainfall over the weekend as well.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Reports should be submitted by
phone, social media, by email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or online at
www.weather.gov/rnk.

NCZ005-006-141730-
Rockingham-Caswell-
120 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Heat index values could reach 100 to 104 degrees this afternoon.

A few strong storms are possible, with some becoming severe with
damaging winds and excessive rain the main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Scattered strong thunderstorms are also possible Saturday afternoon.
There could be some locally heavy rainfall over the weekend as well.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 13, 7:14 PM EDT, 54 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 13, 7:34 PM EDT, 34 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 13, 7:34 PM EDT, 34 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 13, 7:36 PM EDT, 32 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 13, 7:43 PM EDT, 25 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 13, 7:56 PM EDT, 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
756 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

VAZ023-024-034-035-045-140030-
Botetourt VA-Amherst VA-Campbell VA-Bedford VA-Rockbridge VA-
756 PM EDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of
south central Rockbridge, north central Campbell, northern Bedford,
east central Botetourt, and southwestern Amherst Counties and the
City of Lynchburg through 830 PM EDT...

At 756 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Buchanan to near Bedford. Movement was
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lynchburg...
Bedford...
Buchanan...
Glasgow...
Big Island...
Forest...
and Coleman Falls.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3768 7947 3738 7899 3728 7951 3748 7982
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 244DEG 21KT 3747 7967 3735 7948

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

RR

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 13, 8:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Lynchburg34 min
Aug 13, 9:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Danville44 min
Aug 13, 10:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Danville47 min
Aug 13, 11:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKTazewell39 min
Aug 13, 11:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKTazewell57 min
Aug 14, 2:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKAppomattox, Buckingham66 min
Aug 14, 2:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKFranklin30 min
Aug 14, 4:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Martinsville25 min
Aug 14, 4:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKPatrick23 min
Aug 14, 4:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCharlotte37 min
Aug 14, 4:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKPatrick30 min
Aug 14, 4:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Martinsville29 min
Aug 14, 4:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKHalifax26 min
Aug 14, 4:46 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKPatrick2 hr
Aug 14, 4:50 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKCharlotte3 hr
Aug 14, 5:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKHalifax26 min
Aug 14, 5:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKFranklin25 min
Aug 14, 5:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCharlotte37 min
Aug 14, 5:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax59 min
Aug 14, 5:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Galax35 min
Aug 14, 5:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKFranklin31 min
Aug 14, 5:35 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKHalifax3 hr
Aug 14, 5:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKCarroll, Grayson, Wythe45 min
Aug 14, 5:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKFranklin29 min
Aug 14, 6:10 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKCharlotte2 hr
Aug 14, 6:31 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKHalifax2 hr
Aug 14, 6:38 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKCarroll, Grayson, Wythe117 min
Aug 14, 6:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKHalifax36 min
Aug 14, 6:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKWythe35 min
Aug 14, 7:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKPulaski, Wythe22 min
Aug 14, 7:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAmherst, City of Buena Vista23 min
Aug 14, 7:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBedford35 min
Aug 14, 7:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKSmyth31 min
Aug 14, 7:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCity of Buena Vista29 min
Aug 14, 7:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKBath25 min
Aug 14, 7:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKPulaski32 min
Aug 14, 7:47 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKPulaski, Wythe85 min
Aug 14, 7:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAmherst, Buckingham, City of Buena Vista25 min
Aug 13, 9:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCaswell33 min
Aug 13, 11:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKRockingham32 min
Aug 14, 12:13 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKRockingham32 min
Aug 14, 2:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKSurry, Wilkes38 min
Aug 14, 3:13 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKSurry, Wilkes3 hr
Aug 14, 3:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKSurry28 min
Aug 14, 4:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKStokes31 min
Aug 14, 5:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKStokes37 min
Aug 14, 5:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCaswell33 min
Aug 14, 5:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKRockingham31 min
Aug 14, 5:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKAlleghany23 min
Aug 14, 5:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKRockingham26 min
Aug 14, 5:53 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryRNKRockingham, Stokes3 hr
Aug 14, 6:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKRockingham28 min
Aug 13, 8:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRNKMercer38 min

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