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2022 [KRNK] BLACKSBURG Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 15

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Storm Based Warning History

883 
WFUS51 KRNK 062355
TORRNK
NCC033-157-070030-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0015.220506T2355Z-220507T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
755 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Rockingham County in north central North Carolina...
  Northwestern Caswell County in north central North Carolina...

* Until 830 PM EDT.
    
* At 755 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Harrisons Crossroads, or near Wentworth, moving
  east at 25 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Reidsville...
  Wentworth...
  Mayfield...
  Quick...
  Oregon Hill...
  Harrisons Crossroads...
  and Ruffin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

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 3634 7973 3645 7979 3654 7951 3646 7947
      3635 7944
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 251DEG 23KT 3640 7968 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

BMG
296 
WWUS51 KRNK 070001
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
801 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

NCC033-157-070030-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220507T0030Z/
Rockingham NC-Caswell NC-
801 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR 
NORTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND NORTHWESTERN CASWELL COUNTIES...
        
At 800 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Lawsonville, or near Reidsville, moving east at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Reidsville...
Mayfield...
Quick...
Oregon Hill...
Harrisons Crossroads...
Ruffin...
and Lawsonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

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 3634 7966 3647 7973 3654 7951 3646 7947
      3635 7944
TIME...MOT...LOC 0000Z 253DEG 27KT 3641 7961 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

BMG
913 
WWUS51 KRNK 070008
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
808 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

NCC033-157-070030-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220507T0030Z/
Rockingham NC-Caswell NC-
808 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR 
NORTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND NORTHWESTERN CASWELL COUNTIES...
        
At 808 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Ruffin, or near
Bethel, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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...
Mayfield...
Quick...
Lawsonville...
and Ruffin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

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 3634 7958 3642 7963 3649 7963 3654 7951
      3646 7947 3635 7944
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 251DEG 26KT 3643 7952 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

BMG
490 
WWUS51 KRNK 070025
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
825 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

NCC033-157-070035-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220507T0030Z/
Rockingham NC-Caswell NC-
825 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND NORTHWESTERN 
CASWELL COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 830 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for north central
North Carolina...and south central and west central Virginia.

LAT...LON 3634 7958 3642 7963 3649 7963 3654 7951
      3646 7947 3635 7944
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 251DEG 23KT 3646 7940 

$$

BMG
Permalink to 202205062355-KRNK-WFUS51-TORRNK
883 
WFUS51 KRNK 062355
TORRNK
NCC033-157-070030-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0015.220506T2355Z-220507T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
755 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Rockingham County in north central North Carolina...
  Northwestern Caswell County in north central North Carolina...

* Until 830 PM EDT.
    
* At 755 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Harrisons Crossroads, or near Wentworth, moving
  east at 25 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Reidsville...
  Wentworth...
  Mayfield...
  Quick...
  Oregon Hill...
  Harrisons Crossroads...
  and Ruffin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

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 3634 7973 3645 7979 3654 7951 3646 7947
      3635 7944
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 251DEG 23KT 3640 7968 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

BMG
Permalink to 202205070001-KRNK-WWUS51-SVSRNK
296 
WWUS51 KRNK 070001
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
801 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

NCC033-157-070030-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220507T0030Z/
Rockingham NC-Caswell NC-
801 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR 
NORTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND NORTHWESTERN CASWELL COUNTIES...
        
At 800 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Lawsonville, or near Reidsville, moving east at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Reidsville...
Mayfield...
Quick...
Oregon Hill...
Harrisons Crossroads...
Ruffin...
and Lawsonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

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 3634 7966 3647 7973 3654 7951 3646 7947
      3635 7944
TIME...MOT...LOC 0000Z 253DEG 27KT 3641 7961 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

BMG
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913 
WWUS51 KRNK 070008
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
808 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

NCC033-157-070030-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220507T0030Z/
Rockingham NC-Caswell NC-
808 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR 
NORTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND NORTHWESTERN CASWELL COUNTIES...
        
At 808 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Ruffin, or near
Bethel, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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...
Mayfield...
Quick...
Lawsonville...
and Ruffin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

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 3634 7958 3642 7963 3649 7963 3654 7951
      3646 7947 3635 7944
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 251DEG 26KT 3643 7952 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

BMG
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490 
WWUS51 KRNK 070025
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
825 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

NCC033-157-070035-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-220507T0030Z/
Rockingham NC-Caswell NC-
825 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM AND NORTHWESTERN 
CASWELL COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 830 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for north central
North Carolina...and south central and west central Virginia.

LAT...LON 3634 7958 3642 7963 3649 7963 3654 7951
      3646 7947 3635 7944
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 251DEG 23KT 3646 7940 

$$

BMG

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