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Flash Flood Warning 4, NWS Blacksburg, VA

January 9, 2024Pittsylvania County, City of Danville, Virginia; Caswell County, Rockingham County, North Carolina

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this flash flood warning at Jan 9, 2024, 2:37 PM EST for Pittsylvania County, City of Danville, Virginia; Caswell County, Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was in force for 6 hr. 56 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
Jan 9, 2024, 2:37 PM EST (19:37 UTC)
Expired
Jan 9, 2024, 8:08 PM EST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Caswell County, NC, Rockingham County, NC, City of Danville, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:39 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 9, 3:04 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD1 Ne Reidsville, NCApproximately three feet of water are covering the intersection of Harrison Street and East Market Street.
Jan 9, 3:04 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD1 Ne Reidsville, NCApproximately three feet of water are covering the intersection of Harrison Street and East Market Street.
Jan 9, 3:20 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD4 W Java, VAMotleys Mill Road washed out by the intersection of Halifax Road.
Jan 9, 3:20 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD4 W Java, VAMotleys Mill Road washed out by the intersection of Halifax Road.
Jan 9, 3:21 PM ESTFLOOD3 W Java, VAReport of high water in the 6600 block of Halifax Road.
Jan 9, 3:21 PM ESTFLOOD3 W Java, VAReport of high water in the 6600 block of Halifax Road.
Jan 9, 3:21 PM ESTFLOOD4 Wsw Java, VAReport of high water on Motleys Mill Road.
Jan 9, 3:21 PM ESTFLOOD4 Wsw Java, VAReport of high water on Motleys Mill Road.
Jan 9, 3:21 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD3 W Java, VARoad washed out due to excessive water.
Jan 9, 3:21 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD3 W Java, VARoad washed out due to excessive water.
Jan 9, 3:47 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD1 Wsw Hurt, VAHigh water of unknown depth over County Club Road. Water likely from Sycamore Creek out of its banks.
Jan 9, 3:47 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD1 Wsw Hurt, VAHigh water of unknown depth over County Club Road. Water likely from Sycamore Creek out of its banks.
Jan 9, 3:55 PM ESTFLOOD1 Ene Climax, VAHigh water where Walkers Well Road changes names to Toshes Road.
Jan 9, 3:55 PM ESTFLOOD1 Ene Climax, VAHigh water where Walkers Well Road changes names to Toshes Road.
Jan 9, 3:55 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD1 Ene Climax, VAThree layers of road washed out near the intersection of Walkers Well Road and Toshes Road.
Jan 9, 3:55 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD1 Ene Climax, VAThree layers of road washed out near the intersection of Walkers Well Road and Toshes Road.
Jan 9, 4:01 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 Se Gretna, VAWater across Player Road and debris washed across the road. Flooding likely from Long Branch Creek overflowing its banks.
Jan 9, 4:01 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 Se Gretna, VAWater across Player Road and debris washed across the road. Flooding likely from Long Branch Creek overflowing its banks.
Jan 9, 4:06 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 S Blairs, VASouth bound lane of N. Main Street near Fall Creek Drive was flooded, likely from Fall Creek coming out of its banks.
Jan 9, 4:06 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 S Blairs, VASouth bound lane of N. Main Street near Fall Creek Drive was flooded, likely from Fall Creek coming out of its banks.
Jan 9, 4:19 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 Wsw Cascade, VAHigh water over Cobbs Knob Road, likely due to Cascade Creek coming out of its banks.
Jan 9, 4:19 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 Wsw Cascade, VAHigh water over Cobbs Knob Road, likely due to Cascade Creek coming out of its banks.
Jan 9, 4:25 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD4 Wsw Dry Fork, VAWater, likely overflowing from Pudding Creek, was over Johnson Road. Depth of the water was unknown.
Jan 9, 4:25 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD4 Wsw Dry Fork, VAWater, likely overflowing from Pudding Creek, was over Johnson Road. Depth of the water was unknown.
Jan 9, 4:30 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD5 Sw Elmo, VAWater was flowing over White Ridge Road, with the road completely underwater. Flooding likely caused by Barker Creek overflowing.
Jan 9, 4:30 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD5 Sw Elmo, VAWater was flowing over White Ridge Road, with the road completely underwater. Flooding likely caused by Barker Creek overflowing.
Jan 9, 4:33 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD3 Ne Ajax, VAWater was over Graves Bridge Road, likely due to flooding from nearby Cedar Creek.
Jan 9, 4:33 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD3 Ne Ajax, VAWater was over Graves Bridge Road, likely due to flooding from nearby Cedar Creek.
Jan 9, 4:34 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD5 E Callands, VAHollywood Road flooded by water overflowing Little Bearskin Creek. Depth of the water was unknown.
Jan 9, 4:34 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD5 E Callands, VAHollywood Road flooded by water overflowing Little Bearskin Creek. Depth of the water was unknown.
Jan 9, 4:35 PM ESTFLOOD2 Ene Ringgold, VAFlooding in the 1000 block of Shawnee Road between Sandy Bottom Road a Camp Shawnee Road.
Jan 9, 4:35 PM ESTFLOOD2 Ene Ringgold, VAFlooding in the 1000 block of Shawnee Road between Sandy Bottom Road a Camp Shawnee Road.
Jan 9, 4:40 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 Ene Climax, VAWater washed out Anderson Mill Road near the intersection with Old Red Eye Road.
Jan 9, 4:40 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 Ene Climax, VAWater washed out Anderson Mill Road near the intersection with Old Red Eye Road.
Jan 9, 4:43 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD4 S Keeling, VAWater of unknown depth flowing across Hillside Drive.
Jan 9, 4:43 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD4 S Keeling, VAWater of unknown depth flowing across Hillside Drive.
Jan 9, 4:44 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 Nne Ringgold, VACountryside Drive flooded. Depth of water unknown.
Jan 9, 4:44 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD2 Nne Ringgold, VACountryside Drive flooded. Depth of water unknown.
Jan 9, 4:51 PM ESTFLOOD2 Nw Ringgold, VAHigh water was over the 600 block of Fall Creek Road, potentially related to nearby Cane Creek leaving its banks.
Jan 9, 4:51 PM ESTFLOOD2 Nw Ringgold, VAHigh water was over the 600 block of Fall Creek Road, potentially related to nearby Cane Creek leaving its banks.
Jan 9, 5:02 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD3 Wnw Dry Fork, VAWater was flowing completely over the bridge on Jones Mill Road. This flooding was likely do to Pudding Creek overflowing.
Jan 9, 5:02 PM ESTFLASH FLOOD3 Wnw Dry Fork, VAWater was flowing completely over the bridge on Jones Mill Road. This flooding was likely do to Pudding Creek overflowing.
Jan 9, 5:03 PM ESTFLOOD4 Se Callands, VAThe Banister River flooded the bridge on Strawberry Road near Glenview Drive. The road is closed.
Jan 9, 5:03 PM ESTFLOOD4 Se Callands, VAThe Banister River flooded the bridge on Strawberry Road near Glenview Drive. The road is closed.
Jan 9, 5:36 PM ESTFLOOD3 Wsw Chatham, VAWater across the road of unknown depth likely caused by flooding of Green Rock Branch.
Jan 9, 5:36 PM ESTFLOOD3 Wsw Chatham, VAWater across the road of unknown depth likely caused by flooding of Green Rock Branch.
Jan 9, 5:52 PM ESTFLOOD3 Ese Cascade, VAHigh water of unknown depth at Berry Hill Road and Stateline Bridge Road.
Jan 9, 5:52 PM ESTFLOOD3 Ese Cascade, VAHigh water of unknown depth at Berry Hill Road and Stateline Bridge Road.
Jan 9, 6:38 PM ESTFLOOD3 Wsw Gretna, VAHigh water within the 1000 block of Terry Road.
Jan 9, 6:38 PM ESTFLOOD3 Wsw Gretna, VAHigh water within the 1000 block of Terry Road.
Jan 9, 6:48 PM ESTFLOOD4 E Climax, VAHigh water within the 1000 block of Anderson Mill Road.
Jan 9, 6:48 PM ESTFLOOD4 E Climax, VAHigh water within the 1000 block of Anderson Mill Road.
Jan 9, 7:19 PM ESTFLOOD3 Nw Dry Fork, VAHigh water has Irish Road closed in the 2000 block.
Jan 9, 7:19 PM ESTFLOOD3 Nw Dry Fork, VAHigh water has Irish Road closed in the 2000 block.
Jan 9, 7:28 PM ESTFLOOD3 Ese Ringgold, VAWater has collected in the median within the 3100 block of South Boston Highway thanks to a clogged drain.
Jan 9, 7:28 PM ESTFLOOD3 Ese Ringgold, VAWater has collected in the median within the 3100 block of South Boston Highway thanks to a clogged drain.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 16 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 27 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 31 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2024-01-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2024-01-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 934 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
472 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
89 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
934 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
1241 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

421 
WGUS51 KRNK 091937
FFWRNK
NCC033-157-VAC143-590-100130-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0004.240109T1937Z-240110T0130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
237 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Caswell County in north central North Carolina...
  Eastern Rockingham County in north central North Carolina...
  Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
  The City of Danville in south central Virginia...

* Until 830 PM EST.

* At 237 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 
  hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible 
  in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Danville...                        Eden...
  Reidsville...                      Altavista...
  Wentworth...                       Yanceyville...
  Bethel...

This includes the following locations...
	Danville Airport.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Allen Creek and Banister River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3704 7959 3705 7954 3701 7948 3702 7946
      3706 7949 3706 7941 3711 7937 3712 7938
      3714 7934 3711 7930 3713 7925 3710 7923
      3712 7921 3706 7919 3709 7912 3706 7909
      3654 7922 3654 7914 3624 7915 3625 7979

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

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2 follow-up statements
659 
WGUS71 KRNK 092131
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
431 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

NCC033-157-VAC143-590-100130-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240110T0130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Caswell NC-Rockingham NC-Pittsylvania VA-City of Danville VA-
431 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EST THIS 
EVENING FOR CASWELL, EASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND PITTSYLVANIA COUNTIES 
AND THE CITY OF DANVILLE...

At 431 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned 
area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen since this morning, 
resulting in localized flash flooding of small creeks and streams. 
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the 
warned area, particularly across Caswell County.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Danville...                        Eden...
Reidsville...                      Altavista...
Wentworth...                       Yanceyville...
Bethel...

This includes the following locations...
	Danville Airport.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Allen Creek and Banister River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive around any barricades and 
obey any road closures.


&&

LAT...LON 3704 7959 3705 7954 3701 7948 3702 7946
      3706 7949 3706 7941 3711 7937 3712 7938
      3714 7934 3711 7930 3713 7925 3710 7923
      3712 7921 3706 7919 3709 7912 3706 7909
      3654 7922 3654 7914 3624 7915 3625 7979

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

16
854 
WGUS71 KRNK 100108
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
808 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

NCC033-157-VAC143-590-100118-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240110T0130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Caswell NC-Rockingham NC-Pittsylvania VA-City of Danville VA-
808 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CASWELL, EASTERN ROCKINGHAM 
AND PITTSYLVANIA COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF DANVILLE...

The heavy rain has ended. While Flash Flooding is no longer expected 
to pose a threat, some flooding of creeks and rivers will persist 
late into tonight. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EST for portions of 
North Carolina, Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.

LAT...LON 3704 7959 3705 7954 3701 7948 3702 7946
      3706 7949 3706 7941 3711 7937 3712 7938
      3714 7934 3711 7930 3713 7925 3710 7923
      3712 7921 3706 7919 3709 7912 3706 7909
      3654 7922 3654 7914 3624 7915 3625 7979

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood 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 flash flood warning went out at Jan 9, 1:10 PM EST, 1 hour 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 9, 1:10 PM EST, 1 hour 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
110 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong storm system will move across the eastern United States
today producing a wide variety of precipitation, including heavy
rain for the Mid- Atlantic region.  Rain, heavy at times is
expected through the day which may lead to flooding. In
addition, expect strong gusty winds, especially across the
higher elevations.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1050 AM EST Tuesday...

Key Messages:

- Added large portion of Foothills and piedmont for chance of
  thunder today

 - The Winter Weather Advisory along the southern Blue Ridge is
   in effect until noon

- The Winter Weather Advisory in Greenbrier County and the
  Alleghany Highlands in Virgina is in effect until noon

Timing of the more convective line on the western edge of the
shield of precipitation is forecast by the HRRR to cross through
the region between 2PM and 7PM. Have kept the chance of thunder
and heavy rain aligned with this timing and also pulled the
thunder threat up to at least Route 460.

The big picture... A major storm system is ongoing across the
eastern U.S. with snow, heavy rain, thunderstorms and wind. A
very potent mid-upper level trough over the Central U.S. is
becoming negatively tilted and this is allowing for rapid
surface cyclogenesis over the Midwest and Ohio Valley. The
result will likely be a sub-980 mb surface low over Michigan by
late this evening, and this low will continue lifting toward the
northeast across southern Ontario and into Quebec by Wednesday
afternoon. A strong cold front trailing south from the parent
low will move east across the Mid-Atlantic and Deep south, and
will pass off the East Coast by Wednesday morning.

Widespread hazardous weather impacts are expected for the eastern
third of the U.S. in association with this low pressure system,
and numerous warnings and advisories are now in effect from the
Gulf Coast to Maine. One of the big things making weather
headlines will be the widespread expanse of heavy rain capable
of producing flooding. Forecast rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is
expected across our forecast area which will result in ponding
of water, poor drainage flooding, and potential for small
stream and river flooding. Another concern is a strong 850 mb
low level jet that will be in place just ahead of the cold front
with southerly winds of 50 to 80 mph just a few thousand feet
above the surface. At the surface, much of our forecast area is
being protected by a shallow wedge of cool air, the stronger
winds passing over top of the wedge. As this wedge erodes later
this afternoon, will have to watch for increasing wind gusts.
Downslope southeast wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph are already being
observed along the western slopes of the Appalachian Divide
(BKW-BLF-TYS) and across the ridge peaks. Beech Mtn NC recorded
a 58 mph wind gust at around 315AM this morning. Passage of the
cold front late this afternoon will bring a wind shift from the
southwest and potential for strong wind gusts associated with
the front's passage. The wind, combined with the rain soaked
ground, may also make it easier for the wind to uproot trees
resulting in isolated power outages.

All things considered it will be a busy weather day.

By tonight, the front will be east of the area. Conditions
should slowly improve with partial clearing. Rain will come to
an end, but do expect lingering moisture across the mountains.
As temperature retreat into the 30s, the moisture should
convert to snow showers. Winds will be gusty through the night.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
As of 245 AM EST Tuesday...

Key Messages:

1) Confidence is high for gusty west winds and mountain snow showers
on Wednesday.

2) After a dry Thursday, another low pressure system may bring more
rain and gusty southeast winds on Friday.

The wind will increase from the west on Wednesday as a low pressure
system exits offshore. However, the wind is depicted as just a tad
more southwest than true west in the models, which may limit the
maximum wind gusts and the upslope component to producing mountain
snow showers. Nevertheless, gusts could reach up to 40 MPH along the
higher elevations, and snow showers should fly from Boone to
Lewisburg. Only western Greenbrier County has the potential for
around an inch of snow, while most of the mountains may just see
flurries. The wind and the snow showers should fade by Wednesday
night as high pressure builds to the south.

Thursday appears quiet and will be a needed reprieve from all the
active weather lately. Clouds should increase on Thursday night as
the atmosphere prepares to deliver another low pressure system for
the Mid Atlantic that should arrive by Friday morning. The models
have slowed down the timing with this system a little compared to
previous solutions. Any hint of a wintry mix of precipitation is
extremely limited to just the first couple hours in the mountains
with milder air pushing anything over to liquid by midday. Bands of
heavy rain and a gusty southeast wind are the main threats from this
system. With antecedent conditions becoming increasingly wet lately,
there is yet another risk of flooding for Friday and Friday night.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 245 AM EST Tuesday...

Key Messages:

1) Confidence is moderate for gusty west winds and mountain snow
showers on Saturday.

2) Another low pressure system could bring a chance of wintry
precipitation by Monday, but confidence is low on any details.

It may sound like an almost exact repeat of the short term section,
but this part of the forecast will start with a low pressure system
exiting offshore that will produce a gusty west wind and mountain
snow showers from Boone to Lewisburg on Saturday. The only
difference is that the winds aloft could be stronger, but it is too
early to tell how much that will mix down to observed gusts at the
ground. Weak high pressure should allow the wind and snow showers to
dissipate by Saturday night, and Sunday appears to stay dry. Of
course, this section has to complete the repetition cycle by closing
out with yet another low pressure system lurking for Sunday night
into Monday. However, it may be cold enough to introduce a better
chance of wintry precipitation, but the details are very murky with
model solutions varying notably on track and timing.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 1245 AM EST Tuesday...

Widespread IFR to IFR ceilings will cover southwest Virginia,
northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia early this
afternoon. Visibility was MVFR in moderate to heavy rain.

A strong southeast LLJ is present just above the surface. This
will lead to LLWS until a cold front crosses the area from west
to east before 00Z/7PM. The same jet will produce surface wind
gusts of 30 to 50 knots west of a KLWB-KBLF-KTNB line.

A narrow band of heavier deep convection will crossing the area
ahead of the front producing intense rainfall with LIFR
visibility and up to 50 knot west wind.

Expect a west to southwest wind behind the front tonight and
Wednesday. Wind gusts will up to 40 knots behind the front.

Upslope MVFR clouds and numerous snow showers will remain over
the mountains along the west slopes of the central Appalachians
through Wednesday morning, including at KLWB and KBLF.

OUTLOOK...

Widespread VFR returns for Thursday associated with High
pressure and light winds.

More rain tracks in Friday with sub-VFR likely...another storm
system that will take a similar track compared to Tuesday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
As of 100 PM EST Tuesday...

A Flood Watch continues for most of the area.

Rain is expected through today, and is expected to become heavy
at times this afternoon. Rainfall totals will be in the 2-4"
range, with periods of high rain rates and locally higher
rainfall amounts.

Additionally, upstream rainfall and snowmelt will make its way
into some of our area rivers. The Yadkin, Danville, Roanoke, and
Greenbrier Rivers all have points on them that will be close to
our exceeding minor flood stage tonight and Wednesday. A few
sites may near moderate flood stage.

&&

.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...Flood Watch until 7 PM EST this evening for VAZ015.
     High Wind Warning until 7 PM EST this evening for VAZ007-009-
     015.
     Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday for
     VAZ015.
     Flood Watch through late tonight for VAZ011-013-014-016>020-
     022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059.
     Wind Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for VAZ010>014-
     016>020-022>024.
NC...Flood Watch until 7 PM EST this evening for NCZ001-002-018-019.
     High Wind Warning until 7 PM EST this evening for NCZ001-002-
     018.
     Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday for
     NCZ001-002-018.
     Flood Watch through late tonight for NCZ003>006-020.
WV...High Wind Warning until 7 PM EST this evening for WVZ042-043-
     508.
     Flood Watch through late tonight for WVZ043-044-507-508.
     Wind Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for WVZ044-507.

&&

SYNOPSIS...PM
NEAR TERM...AMS/PM
SHORT TERM...PW
LONG TERM...PW
AVIATION...AMS
HYDROLOGY...SH
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 9, 5:03 AM EST, 9 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

NCZ019-101015-
Wilkes-
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today 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.

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

Another low pressure system on Friday could bring heavy rain that
could lead to flooding along with gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

VAZ019-020-024-WVZ507-101015-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-Eastern Greenbrier-
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Virginia and
southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Flood Watch.

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

Another low pressure system on Friday could bring heavy rain that
could lead to flooding along with gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-101015-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina and
southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today 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.
   High Wind Warning.
   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.

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

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

In addition, another low pressure system on Friday could bring
heavy rain that could lead to flooding along with gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

VAZ011-013-014-018-022-023-WVZ044-101015-
Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-Roanoke-Botetourt-Monroe-
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, west
central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Flood Watch.

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

Another low pressure system on Friday could bring heavy rain that
could lead to flooding along with gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

VAZ016-017-101015-
Carroll-Floyd-
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Flood Watch.

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

Another low pressure system on Friday could bring heavy rain that
could lead to flooding along with gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

WVZ508-101015-
Western Greenbrier-
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.
   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Flood Watch.

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

Another low pressure system on Friday could bring heavy rain that
could lead to flooding along with gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NCZ003>006-020-VAZ032>035-043>047-058-059-101015-
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-
Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-
Charlotte-
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

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

.DAY ONE...Today 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.

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

Another low pressure system on Friday could bring heavy rain that
could lead to flooding along with gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

VAZ010-012-101015-
Bland-Wythe-
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

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

Another low pressure system on Friday could bring heavy rain that
could lead to flooding along with gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

VAZ007-009-WVZ042-101015-
Tazewell-Smyth-Mercer-
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia and
southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.

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

Another low pressure system on Friday could bring heavy rain that
could lead to flooding along with gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

WVZ043-101015-
Summers-
503 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.
   Flood Watch.

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

Another low pressure system on Friday could bring heavy rain that
could lead to flooding along with gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PW

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 9, 2:07 PM EST, 30 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
207 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

1230 PM     Flood            Yadkinville             36.13N 80.66W
01/09/2024                   Yadkin             NC   911 Call Center

            South Van Buren Road in Yadkinville is
            flooded and closed.

&&

RAB
Local storm report, Jan 9, 2:24 PM EST, 13 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
224 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

0218 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 SSE Swansonville      36.68N 79.56W
01/09/2024                   Pittsylvania       VA   911 Call Center

            The 911 Center reported that a tree was down
            at the intersection of Mount Cross Road and
            West Sunrise Drive near Danville.

&&

RAB
Local storm report, Jan 9, 2:27 PM EST, 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
227 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

0221 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SSW Villa Heights     36.69N 79.91W
01/09/2024                   Henry              VA   911 Call Center

            Henry County 911 Center reports that a tree
            was down blocking the entire road near the
            intersection of Appalachian Drive and
            Koehler Road in Martinsville.

&&

RAB
Local storm report, Jan 9, 2:29 PM EST, 8 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
229 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

0214 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 ESE Stanleytown       36.75N 79.94W
01/09/2024                   Henry              VA   Public

            Tree down in the 5600 block of Virginia
            Avenue (U.S. 220 South) near Bassett, VA.

&&

RAB
Local storm report, Jan 9, 2:30 PM EST, 7 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
230 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

0214 PM     Flood            1 ESE Stanleytown       36.75N 79.94W
01/09/2024                   Henry              VA   911 Call Center

            911 Center reports flooding in the 5600
            block of Fairystone Parkway near Dyer
            Street.

&&

RAB
Local storm report, Jan 9, 2:36 PM EST, 1 minute before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
236 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

0225 PM     Flood            1 N Galax City          36.69N 80.92W
01/09/2024                   City of Galax      VA   911 Call Center

            911 Center reports flooding of a parking
            lot. Several vehicles need to be moved to
            avoid flooding.

&&

RAB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 9, 12:49 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKCarroll, Grayson, Smyth, Wythe, City of Galax13 hr
Jan 9, 1:10 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKCarroll, Patrick, City of Galax35 min
Jan 9, 1:13 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKCarroll, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick and 2 more15 hr
Jan 9, 1:24 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKHenry, Patrick51 min
Jan 9, 1:27 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKPittsylvania, City of Danville49 hr
Jan 9, 1:27 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKHalifax4 days
Jan 9, 1:27 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKHalifax69 hr
Jan 9, 1:34 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKBland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Pulaski, Smyth and 2 more14 hr
Jan 9, 1:44 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKAlleghany, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, Franklin and 7 more10 hr
Jan 9, 1:53 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKHenry, Patrick, City of Martinsville5 hr
Jan 9, 1:57 PM ESTTornado WarningRNKHenry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, City of Martinsville33 min
Jan 9, 2:00 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKAmherst, Bedford, Botetourt, Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania and 2 more14 hr
Jan 9, 2:09 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKHalifax, Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Danville, City of Martinsville66 min
Jan 9, 2:24 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKBedford, Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania36 min
Jan 9, 2:26 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKAmherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax and 3 more26 hr
Jan 9, 2:35 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKAlleghany, Bath, Botetourt, Rockbridge, City of Covington13 hr
Jan 9, 2:37 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKAmherst, Botetourt, Rockbridge, City of Buena Vista, City of Lexington13 hr
Jan 9, 2:50 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKAmherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Halifax28 hr
Jan 9, 2:56 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKAppomattox, Bedford, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax and 1 more64 min
Jan 9, 2:59 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKRoanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem15 hr
Jan 9, 2:59 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax67 hr
Jan 9, 3:08 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville52 min
Jan 9, 3:22 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax6 hr
Jan 9, 3:57 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKHalifax, Pittsylvania, City of Danville63 min
Jan 9, 4:38 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKCampbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania51 min
Jan 9, 4:51 PM ESTTornado WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax24 min
Jan 9, 4:53 PM ESTTornado WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax21 min
Jan 9, 5:37 PM ESTFlash Flood WatchRNKCampbell, City of Lynchburg5 hr
Jan 9, 11:40 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKWatauga3 hr
Jan 9, 11:57 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKSurry, Yadkin18 hr
Jan 9, 12:10 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKAlleghany, Ashe, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin15 hr
Jan 9, 12:36 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKAlleghany, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin17 hr
Jan 9, 12:43 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKSurry, Wilkes, Yadkin32 min
Jan 9, 1:04 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKSurry, Wilkes, Yadkin6 hr
Jan 9, 2:12 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKWatauga5 hr
Jan 9, 3:16 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKWilkes16 hr

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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.