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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 87, NWS Blacksburg, VA

June 2, 2022Smyth County, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 2, 2022, 3:05 PM EDT for Smyth County, Virginia. It was in force for 55 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: Jun 2, 2022, 3:05 PM EDT (19:05 UTC)
Expired: Jun 2, 2022, 4:00 PM EDT
In force: 55 min
Issued by: NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

County Smyth County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:05 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 watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jun 2, 1:53 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 169 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: 986 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -96 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1298 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: -1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 21 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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 Jun 2, 2:56 PM EDT, 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 2, 2:56 PM EDT, 9 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 2, 2:17 PM EDT, 48 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
217 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022

VAZ018>020-023-024-034-035-045>047-WVZ044-031830-
Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Monroe-
217 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 303 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>017-022-032-033-043-044-058-059-WVZ042-
043-507-508-031830-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Patrick-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax-
Charlotte-Mercer-Summers-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
217 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and
evening. Some of the storms may be strong to severe with the primary
threat of damaging wind. Localized flooding is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 2, 2:31 PM EDT, 34 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
231 PM EDT THU JUN 2 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1254 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 NW TAZEWELL           37.14N 81.56W
06/02/2022                   TAZEWELL           VA   911 CALL CENTER

            ONE TREE DOWN ON BAPTIST VALLEY ROAD AND
            BURKETT DRIVE.

&&

Special weather statement, Jun 2, 2:31 PM EDT, 34 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
231 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022

VAZ019-020-023-024-021900-
Botetourt VA-Bath VA-Rockbridge VA-Alleghany VA-
231 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of
Alleghany, west central Rockbridge, south central Bath and
northwestern Botetourt Counties in west central Virginia and the City
of Covington through 300 PM EDT...

At 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Covington, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Covington...
Clifton Forge...
Jordan Mines...
Collierstown...
Iron Gate...
Douthat State Park...
and Glen Wilton.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central, south central, southwestern and west central Virginia...and
southeastern West Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 7957 3762 8003 3763 8003 3765 8002
      3766 8003 3763 8008 3762 8011 3761 8012
      3784 8019 3784 8018 3785 8018 3799 7962
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 258DEG 24KT 3779 8000

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ET

Local storm report, Jun 2, 2:35 PM EDT, 30 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
235 PM EDT THU JUN 2 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0121 PM     TSTM WND DMG     PRINCETON               37.37N 81.10W
06/02/2022                   MERCER             WV   BROADCAST MEDIA

            MULTIPLE LIMBS AND TREES DOWN IN PRINCETON.

&&

Local storm report, Jun 2, 2:37 PM EDT, 28 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
237 PM EDT THU JUN 2 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0157 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 SW BOISSEVAIN         37.26N 81.40W
06/02/2022                   TAZEWELL           VA   911 CALL CENTER

            TWO TREES DOWN ON ABBS VALLEY ROAD.

&&

Special weather statement, Jun 2, 2:45 PM EDT, 20 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
245 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022

VAZ014-018-022-023-033-034-021915-
Botetourt VA-Franklin VA-Montgomery VA-Craig VA-Roanoke VA-
Bedford VA-
245 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of
Roanoke, southeastern Craig, west central Bedford, southwestern
Botetourt, northern Franklin and northeastern Montgomery Counties,
the City of Salem and the City of Roanoke through 315 PM EDT...

At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bradshaw, or near Catawba, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Vinton...
Troutville...
Stewartsville...
Catawba...
and Hollins.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central, central, southwestern and west central Virginia...and
southeastern West Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3724 8030 3742 8024 3744 7979 3716 7975
TIME...MOT...LOC 1845Z 283DEG 29KT 3732 8018

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ET

Special weather statement, Jun 2, 2:49 PM EDT, 16 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
249 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022

NCZ003-019-020-021915-
Yadkin NC-Surry NC-Wilkes NC-
249 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of
southwestern Surry, Wilkes and western Yadkin Counties through 315 PM
EDT...

At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Moravian Falls, or over Wilkesboro, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
North Wilkesboro...
Elkin...
Wilkesboro...
Yadkinville...
Jonesville...
Ronda...
and Boomer.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3602 8135 3604 8140 3605 8139 3607 8141
      3607 8144 3609 8146 3609 8147 3613 8152
      3639 8086 3609 8063 3605 8090 3606 8098
      3603 8109 3604 8114 3603 8117 3604 8120
      3603 8127 3599 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 1849Z 250DEG 15KT 3613 8120

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ET

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 2, 12:08 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Tazewell	47 min
Jun 2, 12:38 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Tazewell	37 min
Jun 2, 1:07 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Tazewell	38 min
Jun 2, 1:19 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Bath	26 min
Jun 2, 1:55 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Patrick	35 min
Jun 2, 2:03 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Alleghany, Craig	42 min
Jun 2, 2:07 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Craig, Montgomery, Roanoke, City of Radford	23 min
Jun 2, 2:14 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Bath	31 min
Jun 2, 2:21 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Franklin	24 min
Jun 2, 2:31 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Alleghany, City of Covington	29 min
Jun 2, 2:33 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Franklin, Henry, Patrick	57 min
Jun 2, 2:43 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt, Rockbridge, City of Covington, City of Lexington	62 min
Jun 2, 2:45 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem	30 min
Jun 2, 2:47 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Henry, Patrick	58 min
Jun 2, 3:06 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Martinsville	54 min
Jun 2, 3:21 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Henry	24 min
Jun 2, 3:24 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Amherst, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington, City of Lynchburg	36 min
Jun 2, 3:27 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Amherst, Bedford, Botetourt, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington	48 min
Jun 2, 3:50 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania	36 min
Jun 2, 3:52 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Smyth, Wythe	38 min
Jun 2, 4:28 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte	32 min
Jun 2, 4:33 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham	57 min
Jun 2, 4:40 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Amherst, Appomattox, Campbell	43 min
Jun 2, 4:44 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Carroll	46 min
Jun 2, 5:05 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Carroll, Floyd, Patrick	55 min
Jun 2, 6:41 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	City of Roanoke, City of Salem	49 min
Jun 2, 7:12 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	City of Martinsville	33 min
Jun 2, 7:38 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Montgomery	37 min
Jun 2, 7:42 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Bedford	33 min
Jun 2, 7:46 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Halifax	44 min
Jun 2, 1:33 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Wilkes	27 min
Jun 2, 2:26 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Stokes	34 min
Jun 2, 2:49 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Wilkes	26 min
Jun 2, 3:11 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin	64 min
Jun 2, 3:29 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Rockingham, Stokes	61 min
Jun 2, 4:40 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin	65 min
Jun 2, 4:47 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Person	28 min
Jun 2, 5:49 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Surry, Yadkin	41 min
Jun 2, 6:36 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Stokes	39 min
Jun 2, 6:54 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Rockingham	53 min
Jun 2, 5:55 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Summers	35 min
Jun 2, 12:44 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Greenbrier	31 min
Jun 2, 12:58 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Mercer	47 min
Jun 2, 1:14 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Greenbrier	31 min
Jun 2, 1:30 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Mercer, Monroe, Summers	30 min
Jun 2, 1:41 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Greenbrier	34 min
Jun 2, 1:58 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Monroe	32 min
Jun 2, 6:17 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Greenbrier, Summers	43 min

Nearby

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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.