Flash Flood Warning 3, NWS Blacksburg, VA

836 
WGUS71 KRNK 130119
FFSRNK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
919 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

VAC009-031-680-130129-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260613T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Amherst VA-Campbell VA-City of Lynchburg VA-
919 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTH CENTRAL AMHERST AND 
NORTH CENTRAL CAMPBELL COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF LYNCHBURG...

Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no 
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining 
road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3739 7923 3741 7926 3742 7925 3743 7925
      3743 7927 3744 7927 3745 7927 3749 7902
      3745 7901 3743 7902 3740 7900 3737 7900
      3734 7927

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
129 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of Central
Virginia and North Carolina.

Highest severe wind risk is now for the entire Piedmont. Sunday's
severe threat is also increasing.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon/evening.

2) Above normal temperatures expected today through Sunday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1: Strong to severe storms expected this afternoon, quiet for
Saturday, then another chance for severe weather on Sunday.

Remnants from an MCS are moving east through Kentucky but continue
to dissipate. The debris cloud from it is just entering our area,
and may slightly affect instability, which could affect the coverage
of afternoon storms. The morning upper-air sounding at Blacksburg
showed CAPE values already over 2000 J/kg, with sufficient lapse
rates and moisture for storm development. The only missing
ingredient is a forcing mechanism, which will come by way of a cold
front across the western Ohio Valley that will move towards the area
late this afternoon into the evening, along with a shortwave upper-
level trough. Barring any setbacks with instability, scattered to
widespread storms are expected to fire mid afternoon along the Blue
Ridge and in the mountains and progress eastward into the Piedmont.

A consistent westerly wind will downslope across the Piedmont today,
which will limit thunderstorm development there and cause some
storms to dissipate as the move east off of the Blue Ridge.
Redevelopment will occur most likely just east of our area. Storms
that do survive the trip east will have plenty of energy to work
with. Temperatures will be in the upper 90s, and dew points in the
upper 60s to low 70s. DCAPE values are already over 1000 J/kg,
indicative of potential downbursts in strong thunderstorms. Storms
will have the capability to produce damaging wind gusts and isolated
large hail greater than 1" in diameter. Shear values are quite low,
which negates any tornado threat. Isolated flash flooding will again
be a concern, though storms are expected to move at a steady pace.
Most likely locations for flash flooding today would be poor
drainage areas in urban environments, and the usual flood-prone
areas. Storms dissipate fully around midnight as the front pushes
off to the east.

Saturday will be mostly quiet thanks to high pressure moving in from
the north, pushing the cold front off to our south briefly, though
an isolated shower or storm will be possible in Northwest North
Carolina. The high begins to shift east on Sunday, with another cold
front approaching the area in the afternoon, again providing forcing
for strong to severe storms, with damaging winds as the main threat.

KEY MESSAGE 2: Above normal temperatures expected today through
Sunday.

Temperatures today look to increase into the upper 90s to near
100 across the Piedmont, and into the upper 80s to low 90s
across mountain locations. Many across the Piedmont are already
in the low 90s early this afternoon, with several hours of
daytime heating still on tap for today. KRNK 18 UTC sounding
analyzed an 850mb temperature of 20 Celsius, which will
certainly support near 90 degree temperatures at the surface for
the NRV, and higher values further east in the Piedmont at
lower elevations. While a more dry airmass pushes into the
region behind the cold front that will pass through the region
today, temperatures on Saturday still look to be hot, with highs
in the low 90s forecast for the Piedmont, and low to mid 80s for
mountain locations. The drier airmass will make the air feel
less muggy on Saturday; however, a return of higher dewpoints on
Sunday combined with increasing high temperatures back into the
mid 90s for the Piedmont and mid to upper 80s for mountain
locations, will increase Heat Index values once again across the
region.

While Heat Advisory criteria will likely not be met,
temperatures will be warm across the region, and sensitive
groups should avoid outdoor activity during the peak heating of
the day. Those that work outdoors should similarly take frequent
breaks indoors with AC, and drink plenty of fluids.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...

VFR conditions look to mostly prevail through the TAF period,
with late evening storms expected today at all terminals. These
storms will lead to brief periods of MVFR to IFR CIGs and VSBYs
at all terminals this evening if they move in the vicinity of a
terminal. The highest potential time period for these storms
looks to be between 20 UTC and 02 UTC, with BLF and LWB likely
seeing earlier towards that time period, and BCB/ROA seeing the
middle of that time period, and DAN/LYH seeing the tail end of
that time period. These storms as mentioned above will have
gusty erratic winds from downburst, along with heavy rainfall
and some hail.

Outside of the storm chances above, winds look to predominantly
remain west/southwest through today, with a transition to
northwesterly/northerly during the overnight hours behind the
frontal passage. Winds look to remain around 5-10 knots
sustained, with gusts up to 15-20 knots ahead of the storms
today. Much calmer winds look to return to the region overnight
as high pressure settles into the region behind the cold front.
These elevated winds may prevent river valley fog from
developing during the overnight hours; however, some patchy fog
can't be ruled out, especially with areas that see rainfall
today.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK

Passage of the front will bring a period of drying on Saturday
before going back into a general summer time pattern where
scattered showers and storms will become common during afternoon
and evening hours, followed by clearing at night with patchy
fog. Severe weather looks to return Sunday across the area, with
an additional frontal boundary pushing through the northeast.

&&

.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for VAZ043>047-058-
     059.
NC...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ004>006.
WV...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...EB/JCB
AVIATION...EB

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
642 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

VAZ007-010-011-019-020-WVZ042>044-507-508-132245-
Tazewell-Bland-Giles-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
642 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ043>047-058-059-132245-
Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
642 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 321 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia and south
central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Heat Advisory.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are requested to report hail of any size, as well
as any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.

NCZ004>006-132245-
Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-
642 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Heat Advisory.

Strong to severe storms will be possible through this evening.
Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are requested to report hail of any size, as well
as any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.

VAZ009-012>018-022>024-032>035-132245-
Smyth-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
642 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 321 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are requested to report hail of any size, as well
as any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.

NCZ001>003-018>020-132245-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-
642 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina
and northwest North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Strong to severe storms will be possible through this evening.
Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are requested to report hail of any size, as well
as any damage caused by thunderstorm winds in their area.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
647 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

VAZ009-012-122315-
Wythe VA-Smyth VA-
647 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
SMYTH AND WEST CENTRAL WYTHE COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM EDT...

At 646 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Broadford, or near Saltville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Marion...
Saltville...
Chilhowie...
Rural Retreat...
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area...
Sugar Grove...
and Nebo.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southwestern Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3695 8182 3698 8171 3693 8168 3699 8156
      3698 8141 3695 8138 3697 8137 3696 8136
      3698 8134 3697 8127 3675 8132 3674 8139
      3672 8143 3679 8170 3691 8182
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 279DEG 25KT 3689 8168

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

JCB

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
648 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

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

0612 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NE Glenvar            37.29N 80.12W
06/12/2026                   City of Salem      VA   Dept of Highways

            Tree downed by thunderstorm winds on
            Interstate 81 near mile marker 136.1.

&&

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
653 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

VAZ035-046-047-122345-
Buckingham VA-Amherst VA-Appomattox VA-
653 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
NORTHERN APPOMATTOX...CENTRAL BUCKINGHAM AND SOUTHEASTERN AMHERST
COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Riverville, or near Amherst, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Buckingham...
Dillwyn...
Bent Creek...
Toga...
Appomattox National Historic Park...
Sheppards...
and Riverville.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3733 7849 3733 7852 3736 7856 3736 7858
      3740 7859 3734 7860 3741 7901 3743 7902
      3743 7904 3742 7904 3742 7906 3757 7904
      3759 7892 3754 7890 3754 7883 3757 7881
      3759 7883 3761 7881 3767 7843
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 276DEG 21KT 3751 7897

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

JCB

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
654 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

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

0626 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 S Hollins             37.32N 79.95W
06/12/2026                   City of Roanoke    VA   911 Call Center

            Power line downed by thunderstorm winds
            caught a nearby tree on fire on Hollyhock
            Road NW.

&&

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
658 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

NCZ003-004-VAZ032-043-122345-
Stokes NC-Surry NC-Henry VA-Patrick VA-
658 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT
NORTHEASTERN SURRY...NORTHERN STOKES...CENTRAL HENRY AND PATRICK
COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Buffalo Ridge to near Dobson. Movement was east
at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Martinsville...
Mount Airy...
Flat Rock...
Stuart...
Danbury...
Francisco...
and Ararat.

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 these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3644 8080 3678 8025 3679 7966 3677 7966
      3654 7999 3654 8002 3652 8003 3639 8021
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 274DEG 19KT 3674 8024 3645 8072

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

JCB

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
659 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

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

0440 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SE Sandlick           37.32N 81.20W
06/12/2026                   Mercer             WV   Public

            Large limbs down.

&&

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