Intensifying high pressure suppressed an otherwise favorable convective environment. Strong daytime heating and southeasterly moisture advection off the Atlantic Ocean overcame the ridging to produce scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm which caused wind damage in Bedford County.
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Intensifying high pressure suppressed an otherwise favorable convective environment. Strong daytime heating and southeasterly moisture advection off the Atlantic Ocean overcame the ridging to produce scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm which caused wind damage in Bedford County. In Roanoke, one storm passed across the city, producing a brief period of rain with rate in excess of 3 inches per hour. The storm passed quickly however, with observed totals of between 1.25 and 1.5 inches. FLASH 1-hour Average Recurrence Intervals spiked to between a 15-year and a 20-year event. CREST Unit Streamflow briefly exceeded 500 cfs/mi^2.
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 17, 1:36 PM EST, 3 hours 45 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 236 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 .SYNOPSIS... Some scattered shower and storm development will continue into this evening mainly in the mountains. Otherwise, high pressure will cover the region through the end of the week. This will result in unseasonably warm temperatures and a limited chance of showers and thunderstorms. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/... As of 2 PM EDT Monday... Key messages: - Warm and humid this afternoon with some scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly across the mountains. - Potential exists for locally heavy rain where showers and storms do occur. - Less activity and more confined to the north for Tuesday. Some expected convective triggering has initiated as thought in the last few hours mainly across the mountains. Storm motion so far has mainly been slow to meandering a bit clockwise near the northern extent of the upper ridge center. With relatively high PWATs near or a bit above 1.5 inches, storm development will have the main threats of localized heavy rainfall and some strong downdraft winds due to hydrometeor loading and increased precip efficiency. CAM consensus so far was pretty accurate with the onset of activity and it should largely wane by sunset this evening. For tonight, any locations that receive precip late this afternoon into evening could have some patchy fog development due to increase low level moisture. Tuesday should have less shower/storm coverage and more confined to the northern CWA as the moisture axis looks to shift due to the parent upper ridge having some strengthening and a bit more NW slight progression. Max temps Tuesday could bump up a degree or so higher than what was forecast this afternoon especially with perhaps less cu field/storm potential and coverage. && .SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/... As of 1230 PM EDT Monday... Key Message: 1) Confidence is high for conditions to become hot and dry as this week progresses. Surface high pressure situated well offshore will provide a southeasterly flow across the Mid Atlantic throughout this forecast period. Meanwhile, an impressive upper level ridge will maintain control over the East Coast and suppress any chances of rain. Temperatures should slowly trend upward during this time with afternoon highs reaching the 80s for most locations along and west of the Blue Ridge and the lower 90s across the Piedmont. While the hottest air stays to the north by Thursday, it will still feel like summer has arrived. Make sure to have plenty of fluids, sunscreen, and ways to stay cool as it becomes hotter by the end of this week. && .LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... As of 1230 PM EDT Monday... Key Messages: 1) Confidence is high for hot and dry weather on Friday. 2) The chance of showers and thunderstorms should increase during the weekend and into Monday. Friday and Saturday will mark the peak of this heat wave across the Mid Atlantic as an upper level ridge maintains control. Heat indices could reach the mid to upper 90s along and east of a line from Danville to Lynchburg. An upper level trough will enter the northern Plains on Friday and approach the Great Lakes during the upcoming weekend. The ridge should begin to weaken, which would allow for increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms as a cold front approaches the Appalachian Mountains. While there is still notable model uncertainty at this point, the cold front appears to arrive sometime during Sunday night into Monday. && .AVIATION /19Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 225 PM EDT Monday... Some scattered SHRA/TSRA near the mountain sites this afternoon that could bring some VRB gusts and reduced VSBYs, otherwise mainly cu field in 3500-5000 ft range. Precip should diminish close to sunset then could have some lingering alto/cirrus into tonight. Patchy MVFR cigs or reduced vsbys from fog could occur Tuesday morning, but not confident in location. KLWB could have the greater chance for lower cigs/vsbys (possibly LIFR). Less chance of showers/storms Tuesday and more confined to the north so left mention out of TAFs. Could have FEW/SCT cu field during the day near 3500-5000 ft again. Winds mainly light and VRB this afternoon except for possible gusts from storms. Overnight winds mainly calm, then Tuesday should be SE 5-7 kts. Confidence in the above aviation scenario is moderate. EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK... High pressure will cover the region this week. Aside from some morning river fog in the mountain valleys, conditions are expected to be primarily VFR. The chance of showers and thunderstorms will be low through Friday. && .RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... VA...None. NC...None. WV...None. && SYNOPSIS...NF/AB NEAR TERM...AB SHORT TERM...PW LONG TERM...PW AVIATION...NF/AB
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 230 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508- 181830- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles- Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA- Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst- Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- 230 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop this afternoon into evening. This activity will be slow moving and has the potential of producing heavy downpours and localized flash flooding. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Afternoon temperatures will become 8 to 12 degrees above normal from Friday through Sunday, with highs reaching into the upper 80s to low 90s. There is an increased the risk of heat-related illnesses for those that are sensitive to heat, as well as those spending extended periods of time outdoors. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ004>006-020-VAZ043>047-058-059-181830- Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell- Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte- 230 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia and south central Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Afternoon temperatures will become 8 to 12 degrees above normal from Friday through Sunday, with highs reaching into the mid and upper 90s. There is an increased the risk of heat-related illnesses for those that are sensitive to heat, as well as those spending extended periods of time outdoors. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
511 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024
VAZ011-014-172130-
Giles VA-Montgomery VA-
511 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL GILES AND
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM EDT...
At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Eggleston, or near Pembroke, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Newport...
and Eggleston.
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 3729 8046 3720 8060 3721 8061 3723 8062
3724 8061 3723 8065 3726 8068 3732 8061
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 122DEG 6KT 3726 8062
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
DSSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
512 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024
VAZ018-172130-
Craig VA-
512 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT
SOUTHWESTERN CRAIG COUNTY THROUGH 530 PM EDT...
At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Maggie, or 7 miles northeast of Mountain Lake. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Huffman...
Maggie...
and Simmonsville.
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 3742 8030 3736 8033 3735 8035 3733 8040
3736 8045 3742 8048 3743 8047 3745 8043
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 146DEG 2KT 3740 8043
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
DSSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
529 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024
VAZ035-172145-
Amherst VA-
529 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL AMHERST COUNTY THROUGH
545 PM EDT...
At 529 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Falconerville, or near Amherst, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Amherst...
Clifford...
Falconerville...
New Glasgow...
Naola...
and Elon.
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 3745 7918 3747 7919 3748 7921 3749 7922
3750 7922 3750 7925 3756 7931 3770 7901
3770 7899 3768 7898 3768 7897 3767 7897
3760 7893 3760 7894
TIME...MOT...LOC 2129Z 322DEG 7KT 3756 7917
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
DSSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 543 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 VAZ014-022-172200- Montgomery VA-Roanoke VA- 543 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL ROANOKE AND NORTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM EDT... At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bradshaw, or near Shawsville, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Shawsville... Glenvar... Elliston-Lafayette... Bradshaw... Mc Donalds Mill... and Elliston. 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 3728 8032 3733 8022 3724 8010 3718 8025 TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 324DEG 7KT 3726 8025 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH DS
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 604 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 VAZ014-172230- Montgomery VA- 604 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY THROUGH 630 PM EDT... At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Elliston-Lafayette to Blacksburg. Movement was east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Blacksburg... Elliston-Lafayette... and Mc Donalds Mill. 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. && LAT...LON 3723 8019 3720 8040 3727 8043 3730 8025 TIME...MOT...LOC 2204Z 277DEG 6KT 3726 8023 3724 8042 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH DS
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 606 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 VAZ034-035-045-172230- Amherst VA-Campbell VA-Bedford VA- 606 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL BEDFORD...AND SOUTH CENTRAL AMHERST COUNTIES AND THE NORTHWESTERN CITY OF LYNCHBURG THROUGH 630 PM EDT... At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Boonsboro, or near Lynchburg, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Lynchburg... Forest... Madison Heights... Boonsboro... and Elon. 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 3746 7933 3753 7918 3747 7904 3738 7926 TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 302DEG 6KT 3746 7923 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH DS
The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 42 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:21 UTC.
3 flood, 1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Poor drainage due to around 1.5 inches of rainfall within an hour caused standing water near within the 4800 block of Valley View Boulevard, making the road impassible for a brief period of time. The road was reopened after the flooding receded, with no damage reported.
Standing water due to between 1.25 and 1.5 inches of rainfall within an hour was reported at the intersection of Peters Creek Road NW and Melrose Avenue, making the intersection impassible for a brief period of time. Rainfall rates briefly reached up to 3 inches per hour in the area. The intersection was reopened after the flooding receded, with no damage reported.
Poor drainage due to around 1.5 inches of rainfall within an hour caused standing water near near the 900 block of Van Buren Street NW, making the street impassible for a brief period of time. Rainfall rates briefly were estimated to be around 3 inches per hour.
A few trees and powerlines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Virginia in 2024Every state in 2024This day in weather historyWarnings in Virginia, June 2024
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: 1193537, 1193570, 1193580, 1192743.