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Tornado Warning 1, NWS Blacksburg, VA

January 9, 2024Rockingham County, Stokes County, North Carolina; 4 counties in Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this tornado warning at Jan 9, 2024, 1:57 PM EST for Rockingham County, Stokes County, North Carolina; 4 counties in Virginia. It was in force for 33 min. 29 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, 1:57 PM EST (18:57 UTC)
Expired
Jan 9, 2024, 2:30 PM EST
In force
33 min
Issued by
NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Rockingham County, NC, Stokes County, NC, City of Martinsville, VA, Henry County, VA, Patrick County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:58 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, 2:12 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 Ne Horse Pasture, VAA tree was down on a power line in the 100 block of Washington Road near the intersection with Fairwood Drive.
Jan 9, 2:12 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 Ne Horse Pasture, VAA tree was down on a power line in the 100 block of Washington Road near the intersection with Fairwood Drive.
Jan 9, 2:13 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Villa Heights, VAA tree was down at the intersection of Harmon Hill Road and Koehler Road.
Jan 9, 2:13 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 Nne Horse Pasture, VAThunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Carver Road.
Jan 9, 2:13 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 Nne Horse Pasture, VAThunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Carver Road.
Jan 9, 2:14 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ese Stanleytown, VATree down in the 5600 block of Virginia Avenue (U.S. 220 South) near Bassett, VA.
Jan 9, 2:14 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ese Stanleytown, VATree down in the 5600 block of Virginia Avenue (U.S. 220 South) near Bassett, VA.
Jan 9, 2:17 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Figsboro, VATrees and power lines blown down by thunderstorm winds near Figsboro Road and Snyder Hollow Road.
Jan 9, 2:17 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Figsboro, VATrees and power lines blown down by thunderstorm winds near Figsboro Road and Snyder Hollow Road.
Jan 9, 2:17 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Villa Heights, VAA tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Harmon Hill Road and Koehler Road. Tree was under the train tracks.
Jan 9, 2:17 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Villa Heights, VAA tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Harmon Hill Road and Koehler Road. Tree was under the train tracks.
Jan 9, 2:17 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 Sw Chatmoss, VATree blown down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Irisburg Road and Spruce Street. Tree blocked 1.5 lanes.
Jan 9, 2:17 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 Sw Chatmoss, VATree blown down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Irisburg Road and Spruce Street. Tree blocked 1.5 lanes.
Jan 9, 2:17 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Chatmoss, VAA tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Rives Road.
Jan 9, 2:17 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Chatmoss, VAA tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Rives Road.
Jan 9, 2:19 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 W Figsboro, VAThunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Hidden Valley Drive. Tree blocked the entire road.
Jan 9, 2:19 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 W Figsboro, VAThunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Hidden Valley Drive. Tree blocked the entire road.
Jan 9, 2:20 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Chatmoss, VAA tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Spruce Street.
Jan 9, 2:20 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG2 Wsw Chatmoss, VAA tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Spruce Street.
Jan 9, 2:21 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Villa Heights, VAHenry County 911 Center reports that a tree was down blocking the entire road near the intersection of Appalachian Drive and Koehler Road in Martinsville.
Jan 9, 2:21 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Villa Heights, VAHenry County 911 Center reports that a tree was down blocking the entire road near the intersection of Appalachian Drive and Koehler Road in Martinsville.
Jan 9, 2:25 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG3 Ese Ridgeway, VAThunderstorm winds blew down a tree which brought down a power line across Morgan Ford Road.
Jan 9, 2:25 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG3 Ese Ridgeway, VAThunderstorm winds blew down a tree which brought down a power line across Morgan Ford Road.
Jan 9, 2:27 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG5 Ese Ridgeway, VAThunderstorm winds toppled a tree onto a power line on Cox Road.
Jan 9, 2:27 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG5 Ese Ridgeway, VAThunderstorm winds toppled a tree onto a power line on Cox Road.
Jan 9, 2:33 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Villa Heights, VACorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSW Villa Heights. A tree was down at the intersection of Harmon Hill Road and Koehler Road. The downed tree was also associated with a mudslide.
Jan 9, 2:33 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Villa Heights, VACorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSW Villa Heights. A tree was down at the intersection of Harmon Hill Road and Koehler Road. The downed tree was also associated with a mudslide.
Jan 9, 2:37 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 S Martinsville City, VAHeavy rains helped bring a tree down at this property.
Jan 9, 2:37 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 S Martinsville City, VAHeavy rains helped bring a tree down at this property.

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

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

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 watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jan 9, 1:46 PM ESTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 62 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC 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.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 12:00Z on 2024-01-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 855 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
488 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
79 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
855 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
1120 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

808 
WFUS51 KRNK 091857
TORRNK
NCC157-169-VAC089-141-143-690-091930-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0001.240109T1857Z-240109T1930Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
157 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Stokes County in north central North Carolina...
  Northwestern Rockingham County in north central North Carolina...
  Western Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
  The City of Martinsville in south central Virginia...
  Henry County in south central Virginia...
  Southeastern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 230 PM EST.
    
* At 157 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Sandy Ridge, moving northeast at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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...
  Martinsville...
  Stoneville...
  Danbury...
  Spencer...
  Axton...
  Sandy Ridge...
  and Bassett.

This includes The following Locations The Martinsville Speedway and
Martinsville Airport.
 
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 3645 8025 3682 7993 3679 7982 3680 7979
      3679 7975 3669 7957 3634 8012
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 221DEG 49KT 3648 8008 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

VFJ
3 follow-up statements
996 
WWUS51 KRNK 091904
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
204 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

NCC169-091913-
/O.CAN.KRNK.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240109T1930Z/
Stokes NC-
204 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
NORTHEASTERN STOKES COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EST for north central
North Carolina...and south central Virginia.

LAT...LON 3653 8003 3654 8003 3655 8017 3682 7993
      3679 7982 3680 7979 3679 7975 3669 7957
      3651 7985
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 221DEG 49KT 3655 8001 

$$

NCC157-VAC089-141-143-690-091930-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240109T1930Z/
Rockingham NC-Pittsylvania VA-City of Martinsville VA-Henry VA-
Patrick VA-
204 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EST FOR 
NORTHWESTERN ROCKINGHAM...WESTERN PITTSYLVANIA...HENRY AND
SOUTHEASTERN PATRICK COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE...
    
At 203 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ayersville, or near Spencer, moving northeast at 55
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Martinsville...
Spencer...
Axton...
Bassett...
Ridgeway...
Leatherwood...
and Villa Heights.

This includes The following Locations The Martinsville Speedway and
Martinsville Airport.
 
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 3653 8003 3654 8003 3655 8017 3682 7993
      3679 7982 3680 7979 3679 7975 3669 7957
      3651 7985
TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 221DEG 49KT 3655 8001 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

VFJ
799 
WWUS51 KRNK 091912
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
212 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

NCC157-VAC141-143-091921-
/O.CAN.KRNK.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240109T1930Z/
Rockingham NC-Pittsylvania VA-Patrick VA-
212 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
NORTHWESTERN ROCKINGHAM...WESTERN PITTSYLVANIA AND SOUTHEASTERN
PATRICK COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EST for north central
North Carolina...and south central Virginia.

LAT...LON 3662 8006 3667 8006 3682 7993 3679 7982
      3680 7979 3679 7975 3674 7967 3673 7967
      3655 7984
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 221DEG 49KT 3664 7991 

$$

VAC089-690-091930-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240109T1930Z/
City of Martinsville VA-Henry VA-
212 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EST FOR 
HENRY COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE...
    
At 211 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Horse Pasture, or near Martinsville, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Martinsville...
Spencer...
Bassett...
Ridgeway...
Leatherwood...
Villa Heights...
and Chatmoss.

This includes The following Locations The Martinsville Speedway and
Martinsville Airport.
 
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 3662 8006 3667 8006 3682 7993 3679 7982
      3680 7979 3679 7975 3674 7967 3673 7967
      3655 7984
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 221DEG 49KT 3664 7991 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

VFJ
085 
WWUS51 KRNK 091925
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
225 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

VAC089-690-091934-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240109T1930Z/
City of Martinsville VA-Henry VA-
225 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
HENRY COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE WILL EXPIRE AT 230 PM
EST...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and 
a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  Gusty 
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EST for north central
North Carolina...and south central Virginia.

LAT...LON 3662 8006 3667 8006 3682 7993 3679 7982
      3680 7979 3679 7975 3674 7967 3673 7967
      3655 7984
TIME...MOT...LOC 1924Z 221DEG 49KT 3678 7976 

$$

VFJ

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Jan 9, 1:10 PM EST, 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 9, 1:10 PM EST, 47 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, 8 hours 54 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, 11:13 AM EST, 2 hours 44 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1113 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

1112 AM     Snow             Warm Springs            38.05N 79.79W
01/09/2024  E1.5 inch        Bath               VA   911 Call Center

            Both snow and sleet combined. Has changed
            over to rain.

&&

SHH
Local storm report, Jan 9, 11:37 AM EST, 2 hours 20 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1137 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

1125 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg Beech Mountain          36.21N 81.89W
01/09/2024                   Watauga            NC   County Official

            Numerous trees and power lines down
            throughout the Beech Mountain community with
            a resultant number of power outages as well.
            Some roads impacted include Foxgrape Hollow
            and Greenbrier Road.

&&

RAB
Local storm report, Jan 9, 11:41 AM EST, 2 hours 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1141 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

1125 AM     Flood            1 ESE Beech Mountain    36.21N 81.88W
01/09/2024                   Watauga            NC   County Official

            Chestnut Way within the Beech Mountain
            community, a gravel road, was washed out by
            heavy rain. Three feet of water on parts of
            Grassy Gap Road, also within the Beech
            Mountain community.

&&

RAB
Special weather statement, Jan 9, 12:43 PM EST, 1 hour 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1243 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

NCZ002>004-019-020-091815-
Stokes NC-Yadkin NC-Surry NC-Wilkes NC-Alleghany NC-
1243 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT
SOUTHEASTERN ALLEGHANY AND SURRY COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA...SOUTHWESTERN STOKES COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH
CAROLINA...WILKES AND YADKIN COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
THROUGH 115 PM EST...

At 1242 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Boomer,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
North Wilkesboro...
Elkin...
Wilkesboro...
Fairview...
Yadkinville...
Jonesville...
and Dobson.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3607 8141 3610 8149 3653 8090 3638 8023
      3626 8032 3626 8045 3614 8044 3611 8051
      3605 8050 3606 8098 3603 8107 3603 8127
      3600 8132
TIME...MOT...LOC 1742Z 239DEG 41KT 3601 8118

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

VFJ
Local storm report, Jan 9, 12:59 PM EST, 58 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1259 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

1258 PM     Flood            2 WSW Sands             36.24N 81.66W
01/09/2024                   Watauga            NC   911 Call Center

            The Watauga County 911 Center received a
            report of flooding on NC Highway 194 at
            Brookshire Road, just north of Boone and the
            intersection of NC 194 and U.S. 421.

&&

RAB
Special weather statement, Jan 9, 1:10 PM EST, 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
110 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

NCZ002-003-VAZ012-013-015>017-032-091845-
Surry NC-Alleghany NC-Grayson VA-Pulaski VA-Patrick VA-Wythe VA-
Floyd VA-Carroll VA-
110 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT
NORTHEASTERN ALLEGHANY AND NORTHWESTERN SURRY COUNTIES IN
NORTHWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA...SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI...SOUTHWESTERN
FLOYD...EASTERN WYTHE...CARROLL...SOUTHEASTERN GRAYSON AND CENTRAL
PATRICK COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA AND THE CITY OF GALAX
THROUGH 145 PM EST...

At 110 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over
Cumberland Knob, or near Ennice, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Mount Airy...
Galax...
Flat Rock...
Hillsville...
Dobson...
Independence...
and Fries.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3662 8114 3703 8065 3677 8009 3631 8082
TIME...MOT...LOC 1810Z 221DEG 49KT 3657 8089

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

VFJ

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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, 12:49 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKAlleghany, Ashe, Watauga13 hr
Jan 9, 1:04 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKSurry, Wilkes, Yadkin6 hr
Jan 9, 1:10 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementRNKSurry35 min
Jan 9, 1:13 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKStokes15 hr
Jan 9, 1:24 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKRockingham, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin51 min
Jan 9, 1:27 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKCaswell, Rockingham49 hr
Jan 9, 1:53 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKRockingham, Stokes5 hr
Jan 9, 2:00 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKCaswell, Rockingham, Stokes14 hr
Jan 9, 2:09 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKCaswell, Rockingham, Stokes66 min
Jan 9, 2:12 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKWatauga5 hr
Jan 9, 2:26 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRNKCaswell26 hr
Jan 9, 2:37 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKCaswell, Rockingham6 hr
Jan 9, 3:08 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKCaswell52 min
Jan 9, 3:16 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRNKWilkes16 hr
Jan 9, 3:57 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKCaswell, Rockingham63 min
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, 2:24 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRNKBedford, Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania36 min
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, 3:22 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRNKCharlotte, Halifax6 hr
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

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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.