Tornado Warning 13, NWS Blacksburg, VA

Issued

Aug 17, 2021, 2:43 PM EDT (18:43 UTC)

Expired

Aug 17, 2021, 3:15 PM EDT

In force

32 min

Issued by

NWS Blacksburg, VA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.0 in

Counties Rockingham County, NC, Stokes County, NC, Henry County, VA, Patrick County, VA

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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976 
WFUS51 KRNK 171843
TORRNK
NCC157-169-VAC089-141-171915-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0013.210817T1843Z-210817T1915Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
243 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Stokes County in north central North Carolina...
  Northwestern Rockingham County in north central North Carolina...
  Southwestern Henry County in south central Virginia...
  Southeastern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 315 PM EDT.
    
* At 243 PM EDT, a shower capable of producing a tornado was located 
  near Ayersville, or near Sandy Ridge, moving north at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Spencer...
  Sandy Ridge...
  Sanville...
  Penns Store...
  Fairy Stone State Park...
  Critz...
  and Buffalo Ridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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 3674 8034 3683 8007 3680 8004 3679 8004
      3679 8003 3678 8002 3648 7998 3646 8007
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 158DEG 23KT 3653 8006 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

RR

856 
WWUS51 KRNK 171902
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
302 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

NCC157-169-VAC089-171911-
/O.CAN.KRNK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210817T1915Z/
Stokes NC-Rockingham NC-Henry VA-
302 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
NORTHEASTERN STOKES...NORTHWESTERN ROCKINGHAM AND SOUTHWESTERN HENRY
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic shower which prompted the warning has moved out of the 
warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for north central
and northwestern North Carolina...and south central, southwestern and
west central Virginia.

LAT...LON 3670 8030 3674 8034 3682 8011 3676 8009
      3672 8009 3670 8008 3668 8008 3666 8006
      3660 8005 3657 8013
TIME...MOT...LOC 1901Z 152DEG 24KT 3664 8012 

$$

VAC141-171915-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210817T1915Z/
Patrick VA-
302 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT FOR 
SOUTHEASTERN PATRICK COUNTY...
    
At 301 PM EDT, a shower capable of producing a tornado was located 
over Critz, or near Spencer, moving northwest at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Patrick Springs...
Penns Store...
Critz...
and Buffalo Ridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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 8030 3674 8034 3682 8011 3676 8009
      3672 8009 3670 8008 3668 8008 3666 8006
      3660 8005 3657 8013
TIME...MOT...LOC 1901Z 152DEG 24KT 3664 8012 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

RR

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