Alert archive / North Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 29, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this tornado warning at Sep 8, 2021, 1:47 PM EDT for Surry County, North Carolina. It was in force for 28 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
- Sep 8, 2021, 1:47 PM EDT (17:47 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 8, 2021, 2:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
County Surry County, NC
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:48 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 82 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
- 1161 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -41 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 818 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 16 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 8 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
339
WFUS51 KRNK 081747
TORRNK
NCC171-081815-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0029.210908T1747Z-210908T1815Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
147 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...
* Until 215 PM EDT.
* At 146 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located between Bottom and Pine Ridge moving east-
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Mount Airy...
Flat Rock...
Dobson...
Pilot Mountain...
Bottom...
Pine Ridge...
and Toast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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 3654 8084 3656 8076 3655 8046 3655 8044
3639 8045 3636 8078
TIME...MOT...LOC 1746Z 250DEG 35KT 3649 8072
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
RAB3 follow-up statements
056
WWUS51 KRNK 081749
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
149 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021
NCC171-081815-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210908T1815Z/
Surry NC-
149 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SURRY COUNTY...
At 149 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pine Ridge, or near Mount Airy, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Mount Airy...
Flat Rock...
Bottom...
Pine Ridge...
and Toast.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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 3654 8084 3656 8076 3655 8046 3655 8044
3651 8050 3643 8080
TIME...MOT...LOC 1749Z 250DEG 35KT 3650 8068
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
RAB427
WWUS51 KRNK 081804
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
204 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021
NCC171-081815-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210908T1815Z/
Surry NC-
204 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SURRY COUNTY...
At 204 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mt. Airy, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Mount Airy...
Flat Rock...
and Toast.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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 3651 8069 3656 8066 3655 8046 3655 8044
3651 8050 3647 8069
TIME...MOT...LOC 1804Z 250DEG 35KT 3655 8051
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
RAB428
WWUS51 KRNK 081822
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
222 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021
NCC171-081831-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210908T1815Z/
Surry NC-
222 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SURRY COUNTY HAS EXPIRED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been allowed to expire. However small hail, gusty winds and heavy
rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 3651 8069 3656 8066 3655 8046 3655 8044
3651 8050 3647 8069
TIME...MOT...LOC 1821Z 250DEG 35KT 3660 8033
$$
RABThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 10:00 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes | 60 min |
| Sep 8, 11:07 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Person | 38 min |
| Sep 8, 12:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Alleghany | 56 min |
| Sep 8, 12:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Wilkes | 40 min |
| Sep 8, 1:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Surry | 63 min |
| Sep 8, 1:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Surry | 58 min |
| Sep 8, 2:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Surry, Wilkes | 29 min |
| Sep 8, 2:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Surry | 26 min |
| Sep 8, 2:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Wilkes | 56 min |
| Sep 8, 2:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Surry | 51 min |
| Sep 8, 3:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Wilkes | 56 min |
| Sep 8, 3:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Surry, Yadkin | 33 min |
| Sep 8, 4:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Wilkes | 27 min |
| Sep 8, 6:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Yadkin | 24 min |
| Sep 8, 6:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Forsyth | 26 min |
| Sep 8, 7:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Stokes | 29 min |
| Sep 8, 7:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Stokes | 35 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.