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2025 [KRNK] BLACKSBURG Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

634 
WFUS51 KRNK 051332
TORRNK
VAC089-141-051345-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0001.250305T1332Z-250305T1345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
832 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Henry County in south central Virginia...
  Eastern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 845 AM EST.

* At 832 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Stuart, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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...
  Stuart...
  Woolwine...
  Bassett...
  Fairy Stone State Park...
  Buffalo Ridge...
  Philpott Dam...
  and Charity.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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 3669 8043 3686 8022 3682 8006 3678 8003
      3678 8001 3679 8003 3679 8001 3680 8001
      3678 7993 3658 8037
TIME...MOT...LOC 1332Z 228DEG 52KT 3666 8034 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

WP
935 
WWUS51 KRNK 051337
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
837 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

VAC089-141-051345-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1345Z/
Henry VA-Patrick VA-
837 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM EST FOR 
NORTHWESTERN HENRY AND NORTHEASTERN PATRICK COUNTIES...

At 836 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Buffalo Ridge, or near Woolwine, moving northeast at
60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Stuart...
Woolwine...
Bassett...
Fairy Stone State Park...
Buffalo Ridge...
Philpott Dam...
and Charity.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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 3672 8039 3686 8022 3682 8006 3678 8003
      3678 8001 3679 8003 3679 8001 3680 8001
      3678 7993 3662 8031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1336Z 224DEG 51KT 3671 8030 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

WP
712 
WWUS51 KRNK 051342
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
842 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

VAC089-141-051352-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1345Z/
Henry VA-Patrick VA-
842 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
NORTHWESTERN HENRY AND NORTHEASTERN PATRICK COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT
845 AM EST...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe 
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM EST for north central
North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3672 8039 3686 8022 3682 8006 3678 8003
      3678 8001 3679 8003 3679 8001 3680 8001
      3678 7993 3662 8031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1342Z 228DEG 52KT 3676 8024 

$$

WP
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634 
WFUS51 KRNK 051332
TORRNK
VAC089-141-051345-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0001.250305T1332Z-250305T1345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
832 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Henry County in south central Virginia...
  Eastern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 845 AM EST.

* At 832 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Stuart, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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...
  Stuart...
  Woolwine...
  Bassett...
  Fairy Stone State Park...
  Buffalo Ridge...
  Philpott Dam...
  and Charity.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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 3669 8043 3686 8022 3682 8006 3678 8003
      3678 8001 3679 8003 3679 8001 3680 8001
      3678 7993 3658 8037
TIME...MOT...LOC 1332Z 228DEG 52KT 3666 8034 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

WP
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935 
WWUS51 KRNK 051337
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
837 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

VAC089-141-051345-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1345Z/
Henry VA-Patrick VA-
837 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM EST FOR 
NORTHWESTERN HENRY AND NORTHEASTERN PATRICK COUNTIES...

At 836 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Buffalo Ridge, or near Woolwine, moving northeast at
60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Stuart...
Woolwine...
Bassett...
Fairy Stone State Park...
Buffalo Ridge...
Philpott Dam...
and Charity.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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 3672 8039 3686 8022 3682 8006 3678 8003
      3678 8001 3679 8003 3679 8001 3680 8001
      3678 7993 3662 8031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1336Z 224DEG 51KT 3671 8030 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

WP
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712 
WWUS51 KRNK 051342
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
842 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

VAC089-141-051352-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1345Z/
Henry VA-Patrick VA-
842 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
NORTHWESTERN HENRY AND NORTHEASTERN PATRICK COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT
845 AM EST...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe 
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM EST for north central
North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3672 8039 3686 8022 3682 8006 3678 8003
      3678 8001 3679 8003 3679 8001 3680 8001
      3678 7993 3662 8031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1342Z 228DEG 52KT 3676 8024 

$$

WP

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