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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Blacksburg, VA
NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this tornado warning at Sep 24, 2024, 6:08 PM EDT for Henry County, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was in force for 37 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 24, 2024, 6:08 PM EDT (22:08 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 24, 2024, 6:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Blacksburg, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Henry County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA
The radar
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:07 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 nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 54 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 411 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -19 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 677 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 105 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 2.5
The text
As transmitted.
917
WFUS51 KRNK 242208
TORRNK
VAC089-143-242245-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0021.240924T2208Z-240924T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
608 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
Eastern Henry County in south central Virginia...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 608 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Laurel Park, or over Axton, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Axton...
Callands...
Leatherwood...
Swansonville...
Chatmoss...
Aiken Summit...
and Sandy River.
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 3658 7979 3678 7987 3680 7979 3680 7976
3679 7976 3683 7970 3683 7967 3684 7965
3688 7953 3662 7943 3662 7950 3661 7951
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 253DEG 15KT 3669 7975
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
AS3 follow-up statements
948
WWUS51 KRNK 242219
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
619 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VAC089-143-242245-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240924T2245Z/
Pittsylvania VA-Henry VA-
619 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN PITTSYLVANIA AND NORTHEASTERN HENRY COUNTIES...
At 619 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sandy River, or near Axton, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Axton...
Callands...
Sandy River...
Leatherwood...
Swansonville...
and Mountain Valley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 7974 3680 7978 3680 7976 3679 7976
3683 7970 3683 7967 3684 7965 3688 7953
3662 7943 3662 7950
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 252DEG 19KT 3671 7967
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
AS874
WWUS51 KRNK 242232
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
632 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VAC089-143-242245-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240924T2245Z/
Pittsylvania VA-Henry VA-
632 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN PITTSYLVANIA AND EAST CENTRAL HENRY COUNTIES...
At 632 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Swansonville, or near Callands, moving east at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Callands...
Sandy River...
Swansonville...
and Mountain Valley.
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 3661 7965 3679 7972 3687 7953 3663 7943
3662 7959
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 253DEG 15KT 3673 7960
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
AS972
WWUS51 KRNK 242243
SVSRNK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
643 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VAC089-143-242253-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240924T2245Z/
Pittsylvania VA-Henry VA-
643 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN PITTSYLVANIA AND EAST
CENTRAL HENRY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 645 PM EDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 7965 3679 7972 3687 7953 3663 7943
3662 7959
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 253DEG 15KT 3674 7955
$$
ASThe office that day
Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Pulaski | 35 min |
| Sep 24, 2:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Giles | 38 min |
| Sep 24, 2:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Roanoke | 64 min |
| Sep 24, 2:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, City of Covington | 48 min |
| Sep 24, 3:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Tazewell | 30 min |
| Sep 24, 3:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bland, Tazewell | 60 min |
| Sep 24, 3:34 PM EDT | Flood Watch | RNK | Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd and 9 more | 16 hr |
| Sep 24, 4:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Bland, Craig, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke and 1 more | 58 min |
| Sep 24, 4:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Bland | 24 min |
| Sep 24, 4:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Henry, City of Martinsville | 27 min |
| Sep 24, 4:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, City of Martinsville | 61 min |
| Sep 24, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Pulaski, City of Radford | 34 min |
| Sep 24, 5:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Floyd, Montgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford | 54 min |
| Sep 24, 5:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Danville, City of Martinsville | 53 min |
| Sep 24, 6:04 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RNK | Henry, City of Martinsville | 4 hr |
| Sep 24, 6:13 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | RNK | Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Montgomery | 3 hr |
| Sep 24, 6:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Pittsylvania, City of Danville | 63 min |
| Sep 24, 6:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Patrick | 28 min |
| Sep 24, 6:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RNK | Patrick | 19 min |
| Sep 24, 7:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Franklin | 37 min |
| Sep 24, 7:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RNK | Halifax | 30 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.