Alert archive / Virginia / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 6, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this tornado warning at Apr 9, 2021, 5:27 PM EDT for Halifax County, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was in force for 48 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 9, 2021, 5:27 PM EDT (21:27 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 9, 2021, 6:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.5 in
Counties Halifax County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 5:42 PM EDT | HAIL 1.75 | 4 Ese Ringgold, VA | |
| Apr 9, 5:45 PM EDT | HAIL 1.75 | 6 Ssw Elmo, VA | CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 6 SSW ELMO. DENTS TO SEVERAL VEHICLE HOODS AND TRUNKS. |
| Apr 9, 5:45 PM EDT | HAIL 1.75 | 6 Ssw Elmo, VA |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 3:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 76 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
- 132 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -77 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 654 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 182 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 199 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
268
WFUS51 KRNK 092127
TORRNK
VAC083-143-092215-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0006.210409T2127Z-210409T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
527 PM EDT Fri Apr 9 2021
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
Southwestern Halifax County in south central Virginia...
* Until 615 PM EDT.
* At 527 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Keeling, or near Blairs, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Turbeville...
Milton...
Elmo...
and Alton.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3654 7899 3654 7921 3659 7927 3670 7922
3667 7896
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 289DEG 20KT 3666 7930
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
DS3 follow-up statements
792
WWUS51 KRNK 092148
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
548 PM EDT Fri Apr 9 2021
VAC143-092157-
/O.CAN.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210409T2215Z/
Pittsylvania VA-
548 PM EDT Fri Apr 9 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
north central North Carolina...and south central Virginia.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
LAT...LON 3654 7899 3654 7917 3669 7915 3667 7896
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 288DEG 31KT 3661 7911
$$
VAC083-092215-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210409T2215Z/
Halifax VA-
548 PM EDT Fri Apr 9 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTY...
At 547 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Elmo, or near Turbeville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Turbeville...
Elmo...
and Alton.
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.
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 7899 3654 7917 3669 7915 3667 7896
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 288DEG 31KT 3661 7911
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
DS973
WWUS51 KRNK 092201
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
601 PM EDT Fri Apr 9 2021
VAC083-092215-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210409T2215Z/
Halifax VA-
601 PM EDT Fri Apr 9 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTY...
At 601 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Turbeville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Turbeville...
and Alton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3654 7899 3654 7905 3661 7904 3668 7907
3667 7896
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 273DEG 22KT 3662 7901
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
DS091
WWUS51 KRNK 092210
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
610 PM EDT Fri Apr 9 2021
VAC083-092219-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210409T2215Z/
Halifax VA-
610 PM EDT Fri Apr 9 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 615 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
north central North Carolina...and south central Virginia.
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.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for southeastern
Halifax County until 645 PM EDT.
LAT...LON 3654 7899 3654 7905 3661 7904 3668 7907
3667 7896
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 289DEG 20KT 3661 7896
$$
DSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 8:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bath | 48 min |
| Apr 8, 8:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Botetourt | 37 min |
| Apr 8, 8:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Campbell | 37 min |
| Apr 8, 8:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bedford, Campbell, City of Lynchburg | 27 min |
| Apr 8, 9:15 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig | 4 hr |
| Apr 8, 9:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, City of Covington | 90 min |
| Apr 8, 9:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Amherst, Appomattox, Campbell, City of Lynchburg | 54 min |
| Apr 8, 9:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt, City of Covington | 63 min |
| Apr 8, 9:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bedford, Botetourt | 65 min |
| Apr 8, 10:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Campbell | 61 min |
| Apr 8, 10:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Buckingham | 31 min |
| Apr 8, 11:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Lynchburg | 35 min |
| Apr 9, 1:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Pulaski | 32 min |
| Apr 9, 1:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bath | 23 min |
| Apr 9, 1:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Radford | 32 min |
| Apr 9, 2:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Alleghany | 25 min |
| Apr 9, 2:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bath | 51 min |
| Apr 9, 2:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Montgomery, City of Radford | 33 min |
| Apr 9, 2:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Pulaski | 31 min |
| Apr 9, 2:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Giles | 25 min |
| Apr 9, 2:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Alleghany | 37 min |
| Apr 9, 2:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Floyd | 50 min |
| Apr 9, 3:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Carroll | 34 min |
| Apr 9, 3:12 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Wythe | 3 hr |
| Apr 9, 3:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Craig | 31 min |
| Apr 9, 3:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bath | 24 min |
| Apr 9, 3:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Floyd, Franklin, Patrick | 44 min |
| Apr 9, 3:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Halifax | 35 min |
| Apr 9, 3:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Franklin | 49 min |
| Apr 9, 4:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Halifax | 23 min |
| Apr 9, 4:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Martinsville | 35 min |
| Apr 9, 4:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania | 41 min |
| Apr 9, 4:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Halifax | 44 min |
| Apr 9, 4:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Floyd, Franklin, Patrick | 40 min |
| Apr 9, 4:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Henry, Pittsylvania | 50 min |
| Apr 9, 5:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania | 36 min |
| Apr 9, 5:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania | 33 min |
| Apr 9, 5:55 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | RNK | Halifax | 50 min |
| Apr 9, 6:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | City of Martinsville | 45 min |
| Apr 9, 6:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Henry, City of Martinsville | 44 min |
| Apr 9, 6:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Mecklenburg | 34 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.