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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 181, NWS Blacksburg, VA

July 17, 20254 counties in Virginia; Caswell County, Rockingham County, North Carolina

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 17, 2025, 3:29 PM EDT for 4 counties in Virginia; Caswell County, Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was in force for 42 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jul 17, 2025, 3:29 PM EDT (19:29 UTC)
Expired: Jul 17, 2025, 4:11 PM EDT
In force: 42 min
Issued by: NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 0.75 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

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

The radar

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Blacksburg, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 17, 2:45 PM EDT, 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 17, 2:45 PM EDT, 44 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 17, 2:15 PM EDT, 1 hour 14 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
215 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ007-009-010-012-015-016-032-WVZ042>044-507-508-
181815-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-
Bland-Wythe-Grayson-Carroll-Patrick-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
215 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

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

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.

Isolated damaging wind gusts will be possible in the stronger storms
that form during the afternoon/evening. These winds could blow down
trees and power lines, which may result in isolated power outages and
blocked roads.

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

Efficient rainfall rates along with recent heavy rains could cause
localized flash flooding in the heavier storms that form each day. Damaging
wind gusts from any storms that become severe could blow down trees
and power lines, which may result in isolated power outages and
blocked roads.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ005-006-VAZ011-013-014-017>020-022>024-033>035-043>047-058-059-
181815-
Rockingham-Caswell-Giles-Pulaski-Montgomery-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-
Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
215 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Strong thunderstorms with efficient rain rates could cause localized
flash flooding this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts from
any storms that become severe could blow down trees and power lines,
which may result in isolated power outages and blocked roads.

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

Efficient rainfall rates along with recent heavy rains could cause
localized flash flooding in the heavier storms that form each day. Damaging
wind gusts from any storms that become severe could blow down trees
and power lines, which may result in isolated power outages and
blocked roads.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

JCB

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 17, 1:21 PM EDT, 2 hours 8 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
121 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

NCZ019-171745-
Wilkes NC-
121 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
SOUTHWESTERN WILKES COUNTY THROUGH 145 PM EDT...

At 120 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elkville, or 8 miles northwest of Boomer, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
North Wilkesboro...
Wilkesboro...
Boomer...
Wilbar...
Mulberry...
Wilkesboro Reservoir...
and Buck.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3602 8135 3604 8140 3605 8139 3607 8141
      3608 8143 3607 8144 3609 8146 3616 8149
      3619 8146 3622 8147 3632 8119 3603 8109
      3604 8114 3603 8117 3604 8120 3603 8127
      3600 8132
TIME...MOT...LOC 1720Z 252DEG 13KT 3612 8138

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

VFJ

Special weather statement, Jul 17, 1:58 PM EDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
158 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

VAZ011-WVZ042>044-171830-
Giles VA-Mercer WV-Summers WV-Monroe WV-
158 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
WESTERN GILES...SOUTH CENTRAL SUMMERS...SOUTHEASTERN MERCER AND
SOUTHWESTERN MONROE COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM EDT...

At 158 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Athens, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Princeton...
Pearisburg...
Narrows...
Athens...
Peterstown...
Rich Creek...
and Oakvale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3737 8115 3750 8106 3746 8067 3721 8080
      3729 8098 3730 8098 3730 8100
TIME...MOT...LOC 1758Z 288DEG 14KT 3740 8104

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

VFJ

Special weather statement, Jul 17, 2:08 PM EDT, 1 hour 21 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
208 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

NCZ003-004-VAZ032-171845-
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Patrick VA-
208 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
NORTHEASTERN SURRY...NORTHWESTERN STOKES AND SOUTHERN PATRICK
COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM EDT...

At 208 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ararat, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...

Locations impacted include...
Stuart...
Francisco...
Ararat...
Critz...
Woodville...
Collinstown...
and Patrick Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3648 8058 3662 8055 3668 8014 3641 8015
TIME...MOT...LOC 1808Z 271DEG 19KT 3656 8047

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

VFJ

Special weather statement, Jul 17, 2:42 PM EDT, 47 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Jul 17, 2:52 PM EDT, 37 minutes before

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Local storm report, Jul 17, 3:10 PM EDT, 19 minutes before

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 16, 8:02 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RNK	Alleghany, Bath	4 hr
Jul 16, 8:11 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	City of Covington	34 min
Jul 16, 8:31 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge	39 min
Jul 16, 9:32 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Tazewell	3 hr
Jul 16, 10:09 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RNK	Tazewell	4 hr
Jul 17, 3:45 AM EDT	Flood Watch	RNK	Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Patrick, Smyth, Tazewell and 2 more	23 hr
Jul 17, 12:42 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Pittsylvania, City of Martinsville	33 min
Jul 17, 12:55 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Bedford, Campbell, Charlotte, Franklin, Halifax, Henry and 2 more	65 min
Jul 17, 2:00 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Halifax, Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Danville	60 min
Jul 17, 2:03 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Craig, Giles, Montgomery	57 min
Jul 17, 2:08 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Patrick	37 min
Jul 17, 2:35 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Henry, Pittsylvania, City of Danville	55 min
Jul 17, 2:42 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Wythe	48 min
Jul 17, 3:14 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania	83 min
Jul 17, 3:38 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem	22 min
Jul 17, 3:50 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Franklin	25 min
Jul 17, 4:04 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Bedford	26 min
Jul 17, 4:21 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Campbell, Franklin	54 min
Jul 17, 4:33 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Bedford, City of Lynchburg	57 min
Jul 17, 5:03 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Amherst	27 min
Jul 17, 6:04 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	RNK	Alleghany, City of Covington	41 min
Jul 17, 6:08 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Carroll, City of Galax	37 min
Jul 17, 6:17 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Carroll, Grayson, City of Galax	92 min
Jul 17, 6:38 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Patrick	22 min
Jul 17, 1:21 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Wilkes	24 min
Jul 17, 2:52 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Stokes	38 min
Jul 17, 3:33 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Stokes	42 min
Jul 17, 4:57 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Watauga	33 min
Jul 17, 6:44 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Stokes	31 min
Jul 17, 7:08 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Stokes	37 min
Jul 17, 1:58 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Mercer	32 min
Jul 17, 5:32 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Summers	43 min

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