A cold front passed through WV, interacting with an unstable air mass and limited shear to produce severe thunderstorms. A few of these storms produced damaging winds.
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The episode as NWS RNK wrote it up.
A cold front passed through WV, interacting with an unstable air mass and limited shear to produce severe thunderstorms. A few of these storms produced damaging winds.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 2, 8:58 AM EST, 3 hours 20 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 958 AM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022 .SYNOPSIS... A cold front from eastern New York to southeast Missouri this morning will move southeast today and tonight with numerous showers and thunderstorms over the region before the front moves offshore late Friday. Dry weather with temperatures near normal is expected Friday night through Saturday night. The chance for showers and thunderstorms returns on Monday and Tuesday. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... As of 950 AM EDT Thursday... A few showers and storms crossed through southeast West Virginia this morning, but these have since dissipated and most areas are seeing mostly sunny skies. The lack of cloud cover will promote strong surface heating, along with building instability and increased forcing as the front moves closer, all of which will allow for storms to develop later this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts remain the primary threat. As of 350 AM EDT Thursday... Upper ridge flattens today with falling 500 MB heights over the Mid Atlantic and Northeast United States as a short waves crosses the region. The surface cold front that was over the Ohio Valley will move southeast today and tonight, reaching from southeast Virginia to central South Carolina by Friday morning. Synoptic scale models are in good agreement bringing a line of showers and thunderstorms through the foothills and piedmont between 21Z/5PM and 00Z/8PM. The convective allowing models do not have any particular consensus on timing and locations within that time frame. Surface-based Convective Available Potential Energy will peak in the 2000-3000J/kg ahead of the first storms. Shear will be modest but enough for any of the stronger storms to be organized enough for hail and wind. The first line of storms to go through that area will be the most likely time frame for any severe thunderstorms. Another broken line of showers and thunderstorms will also be along the front, but even these will be east of Lynchburg and Danville by midnight. Bufkit forecast sounding show storm motion will be 25 to 30 mph but with precipitable water 1.5 to 1.75 inches and efficient warm rain processes, all storms will have high rainfall rates and 2 inches of rain in localized spots is likely. At the same time the back edge of precipitation will be exiting the piedmont this evening, clouds will be filling in over the mountains behind the front. As upslope winds turn to the north and drier air advects into the area, these clouds will start to dissipate late tonight. Locations east of the Blue Ridge have the potential to get into the lower 90s again this afternoon before any thunderstorms disrupt the rise in temperatures. A cooler air mass and lower 850MB temperatures advect into the mountains by Friday morning. Used the NBM as a starting point for lows tonight. && .SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/... As of 100 AM EDT Thursday... Expect near normal temperatures and very little chance of precipitation this weekend. Thursday's cold front will be just south of the region on Friday. The vast majority of the region is expected not to have any rain. However, some lingering showers will be possible across portions of the mountains and foothills of northwest North Carolina during Friday morning. High pressure will build over the area during the weekend bringing seasonable temperatures back to the area. As the center of the high starts to shift east of the region, there may be enough of a return of moisture into the area to generate isolated showers over the North Carolina mountains Sunday afternoon, and farther north into parts of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia Sunday night. Confidence in the above weather scenario is high. && .LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... As of 1215 AM EDT Thursday... Mild and unsettled weather expected through the period. During this portion of the forecast, flow aloft will be almost zonal each day. A series of shortwave troughs will ride along the flow, into and across our region. This type of pattern will keep the region on the mild side with more than simply diurnal-type showers and storms. The challenge though is the variability in the guidance in depicting the timing of each of these features. While not represented equally among the guidance, there is some clustering around the Tuesday afternoon and then Wednesday night as the times currently with the best chances for the crossing of one of the shortwave troughs. The resultant forecast will be one that offers daily chances of showers and storms with peaks in those probabilities around the times mentioned above. With no push of colder air into the area, each day should be above normal for this time of year. Confidence in the above scenario is moderate. && .AVIATION /14Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... As of 650 AM EDT Thursday... A cold front will cross the Mid Atlantic region and Carolinas today and tonight. Numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop along and ahead of the front, especially in the foothills and piedmont of Virginia and North Carolina and between 18Z/2PM and 00Z/8PM. Have narrowed down the most likely time of impact for each local TAF site. Strong, gusty wind and intense rainfall with MVFR visibility are likely with any of the bigger storms. There are isolated showers and thunderstorms this morning in southeast West Virginia and western Virginia, but these are close to the KLWB, KBCB and KBLF TAF sites. The wind will be from southwest to west ahead of the front. Some gusts up to 20 knots are possible once mixing gets established this morning. The wind direction turns to the northwest behind the front. Ceilings over the mountains lower to MVFR right behind the front and will remain low early Friday morning. With dry air coming in behind the front and the upslope weakening on Friday morning, the sky will begin to clear and ceilings may lift before 12Z/8AM over the mountains. Depending on the speed of the clearing and where it rains this afternoon and evening, some locations may have a brief period of MVFR fog. Average confidence for ceiling, visibility and wind. Extended Aviation Discussion... VFR conditions expected on Friday across the area as drier and cooler air overspreads the region from the northwest. Clouds will remain over North Carolina and southern Virginia but ceilings will be VFR. The weather will be VFR on Saturday and Sunday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible in the mountains Sunday afternoon. On Monday thunderstorms with MVFR conditions will be scattered over the mountains and isolated in the foothills and piedmont. && .RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... VA...None. NC...None. WV...None. && SYNOPSIS...AMS NEAR TERM...AMS/BMG SHORT TERM...DS LONG TERM...DS AVIATION...AMS/RAB
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 638 AM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022 VAZ035-046-047-059-031045- Amherst-Appomattox-Buckingham-Charlotte- 638 AM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia and south central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. There is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The primary threat is damaging wind. Large hail and localized flooding are secondary threats. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. Reports should be submitted by phone by calling 1-866-215-4324, social media, by email at rnk.skywarn@noaa.gov or online at www.weather.gov/rnk. NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-033-034-WVZ042>044-507-508- 031045- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski- Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke- Botetourt-Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Mercer-Summers-Monroe- Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- 638 AM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Some of the storms may be strong to severe with the primary threat of damaging wind. Localized flash flooding is possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ032-043>045-058-031045- Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Henry- Pittsylvania-Campbell-Halifax- 638 AM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia and southwest Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Some of the storms may be strong to severe with the primary threat of damaging wind. Localized flooding is possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1238 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022
VAZ007-010-WVZ042-021715-
Tazewell VA-Bland VA-Mercer WV-
1238 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of
central Tazewell, northwestern Bland and southwestern Mercer Counties
through 115 PM EDT...
At 1238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Amonate, or 8 miles northwest of Tazewell, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bluefield...
Tazewell...
Pocahontas...
Bramwell...
Clear Fork...
Amonate...
and Coaldale.
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.
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 3724 8174 3724 8172 3720 8168 3721 8156
3724 8151 3726 8150 3725 8148 3727 8145
3727 8142 3731 8140 3732 8137 3742 8131
3717 8116 3707 8173 3722 8175
TIME...MOT...LOC 1638Z 256DEG 43KT 3720 8164
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ETSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1244 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022
WVZ508-021715-
Western Greenbrier WV-
1244 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of
northwestern Greenbrier County through 115 PM EDT...
At 1243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Babcock State Park, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Rainelle...
Rupert...
Quinwood...
Bingham...
Williamsburg...
Duo...
and Anjean.
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 3796 8049 3792 8054 3793 8080 3795 8081
3799 8077 3799 8079 3802 8080 3803 8082
3804 8083 3806 8080 3806 8082 3805 8084
3806 8087 3808 8089 3810 8088 3808 8071
3821 8051
TIME...MOT...LOC 1643Z 266DEG 28KT 3808 8092
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ETSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1258 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022
WVZ042-043-021745-
Mercer WV-Summers WV-
1258 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of
southwestern Summers and Mercer Counties through 145 PM EDT...
At 1258 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Northfork, or 9 miles east of Welch, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Princeton...
Athens...
Matoaka...
Pipestem...
Camp Creek...
Bramwell...
and Camp Creek State Park.
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.
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 3742 8131 3741 8129 3742 8128 3746 8131
3747 8128 3750 8126 3751 8121 3754 8120
3757 8120 3760 8114 3759 8109 3761 8106
3764 8107 3768 8100 3741 8086 3738 8088
3729 8130 3740 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 1658Z 251DEG 26KT 3744 8141
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ETSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
114 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022
WVZ507-508-021745-
Western Greenbrier WV-Eastern Greenbrier WV-
114 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of
central Greenbrier County through 145 PM EDT...
At 114 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Quinwood, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Rainelle...
Rupert...
Quinwood...
Renick...
Falling Spring...
Beartown State Park...
and Trout.
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.
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 3811 8036 3805 8026 3793 8026 3797 8079
3799 8077 3799 8079 3801 8079 3802 8080
3809 8080 3808 8071 3817 8057 3819 8036
TIME...MOT...LOC 1714Z 269DEG 30KT 3807 8071
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ETThe Roanoke radar (KFCX), 84 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 17:19 UTC.
5 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds in Glenwood Park and fell onto a picnic shelter, destroying the shelter.
Several trees and large limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds around Princeton. One tree fell on a car on Ninth Street.
A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.
A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds along Greenville Road.
Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in a swath near Union.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in West Virginia in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in West Virginia, June 2022
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1034379, 1034383, 1034385, 1034387, 1034388.