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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 243, NWS Blacksburg, VA

July 26, 2022Franklin County, Henry County, Pittsylvania County, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 26, 2022, 3:27 PM EDT for Franklin County, Henry County, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was in force for 48 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jul 26, 2022, 3:27 PM EDT (19:27 UTC)
Expired: Jul 26, 2022, 4:15 PM EDT
In force: 48 min
Issued by: NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 0.75 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Franklin County, VA, Henry County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 47 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.

Skew-T log-p

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: 358 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -19 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 610 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 65 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 73 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.9

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 26, 10:40 AM EDT, 4 hours 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 26, 10:40 AM EDT, 4 hours 47 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 26, 12:42 PM EDT, 2 hours 45 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1242 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-
271000-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-
Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
1242 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

   Flood Watch.

In addition, a few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible,
mainly this afternoon/evening with damaging wind gusts being the
main hazard.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected each
day through the weekend. Locally heavy and repeated rainfall in the
same areas will result in an increased threat for flooding and flash
flooding through the week. A few storms could also become strong to
severe with damaging wind gusts being the main hazard.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Reports should be submitted by
calling 1-866-215-4324, social media, email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov
or online at www.weather.gov/rnk.

NCZ004>006-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-271000-
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
1242 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected again
today with the greatest coverage during the afternoon and evening.
The main hazard with these thunderstorms will be pockets of heavy
rainfall and localized flooding. In addition, a few strong to severe
thunderstorms are possible, mainly this afternoon/evening with
damaging wind gusts being the main hazard.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected each
day through the weekend. Locally heavy and repeated rainfall in the
same areas will result in an increased threat for flooding and flash
flooding through the week, especially across the mountains. A few
storms could also become strong to severe with damaging wind gusts
being the main hazard.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Reports should be submitted by
calling 1-866-215-4324, social media, email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov
or online at www.weather.gov/rnk.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 26, 2:00 PM EDT, 1 hour 27 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Jul 26, 2:09 PM EDT, 1 hour 18 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Jul 26, 2:33 PM EDT, 54 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
233 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

NCZ019-261900-
Wilkes NC-
233 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Wilkes
County through 300 PM EDT...

At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Darby, or 7 miles southeast of Deep Gap, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
North Wilkesboro...
Wilkesboro...
Boomer...
Mulberry...
Wilkesboro Reservoir...
Buck...
and Millers Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3606 8140 3608 8143 3607 8144 3609 8146
      3609 8147 3610 8148 3610 8149 3618 8148
      3620 8146 3624 8147 3627 8106 3603 8109
      3604 8114 3603 8117 3604 8120 3602 8125
TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 271DEG 14KT 3614 8145

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

PW

Special weather statement, Jul 26, 2:47 PM EDT, 40 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
247 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

VAZ011-014-018-261900-
Giles VA-Montgomery VA-Craig VA-
247 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Giles,
southwestern Craig, and northern Montgomery counties through 300 PM
EDT...

At 246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newport, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Blacksburg...
Newport...
Mountain Lake...
Huffman...
Mc Donalds Mill...
and Simmonsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3722 8026 3726 8058 3736 8058 3741 8026
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 269DEG 34KT 3730 8054

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

PW

Special weather statement, Jul 26, 3:04 PM EDT, 23 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
304 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

VAZ033-261930-
Franklin VA-
304 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Franklin
County through 330 PM EDT...

At 303 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ferrum, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount...
Sydnorsville...
Ferrum...
Snow Creek...
and Sontag.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3680 7976 3680 7979 3679 7980 3683 7999
      3683 8000 3684 8007 3685 8009 3685 8010
      3686 8015 3697 8010 3699 7968 3682 7971
      3681 7974
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 270DEG 25KT 3689 8001

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

PW

Special weather statement, Jul 26, 3:09 PM EDT, 18 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
309 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

NCZ019-020-261945-
Yadkin NC-Wilkes NC-
309 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of
southeastern Wilkes and western Yadkin Counties through 345 PM EDT...

At 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Windy Gap, or 7 miles southeast of Wilkesboro, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Wilkesboro...
Windy Gap...
Buck Shoals...
Brooks Crossroads...
Clingman...
Lone Hickory...
and Arlington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3606 8091 3606 8098 3605 8100 3606 8115
      3615 8116 3625 8074 3605 8071
TIME...MOT...LOC 1909Z 261DEG 22KT 3608 8106

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

WP

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 26, 4:39 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Pulaski, Wythe and 2 more	51 min
Jul 26, 10:29 AM EDT	Flood Watch	RNK	Alleghany, Amherst, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt and 21 more	14 hr
Jul 26, 1:41 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Tazewell	34 min
Jul 26, 2:00 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	City of Danville	30 min
Jul 26, 2:09 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Bland, Giles, Pulaski	36 min
Jul 26, 2:47 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Montgomery	13 min
Jul 26, 3:04 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Franklin	26 min
Jul 26, 3:28 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Campbell	32 min
Jul 26, 3:37 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	City of Martinsville	23 min
Jul 26, 3:47 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, Charlotte, Pittsylvania	43 min
Jul 26, 4:02 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Henry, City of Martinsville	28 min
Jul 26, 4:12 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Pittsylvania	33 min
Jul 26, 4:21 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Carroll, Patrick	3 hr
Jul 26, 4:25 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax	50 min
Jul 26, 4:34 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville	56 min
Jul 26, 4:51 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RNK	Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, City of Danville	109 min
Jul 26, 5:00 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Buckingham	30 min
Jul 26, 2:33 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Wilkes	27 min
Jul 26, 3:09 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Wilkes	36 min
Jul 26, 4:42 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Rockingham	33 min
Jul 26, 5:45 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Surry	103 min
Jul 26, 6:19 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Caswell	26 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.