Monday, June 16, 2014

Mid-June 2014 Climate Stats & More Scenes


June 10, 2014 at 7:23 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

Observe subtle but important colorations in the sky ahead of a severe thunderstorm moving across Wise County, Va., during early evening hours of June 10.


Climate Statistics
June 1-15, 2014

( Lower Elevations of Russell Fork Basin )
Clintwood 1 W - Elevation 1560 feet
Average Daily MAX: 78.7 degrees
Average Daily MIN: 55.1 degrees
June 1-15 MEAN: 66.9 degrees
Highest Temperature: 84 degrees
Lowest Temperature: 49 degrees
Total Rainfall: 3.06"
2014 Precipitation: 20.56"

( Northern Base of High Knob Massif )
City of Norton - Elevation 2141 feet
Average Daily MAX: 77.4 degrees
Average Daily MIN: 53.4 degrees
June 1-15 MEAN: 65.4 degrees
Highest Temperature: 82 degrees
Lowest Temperature: 48 degrees
Total Rainfall: 2.52"
2014 Precipitation: 23.14"

( Along the Tennessee Valley Divide )
Nora 4 SSE - Elevation 2650 feet
Average Daily MAX: 76.2 degrees
Average Daily MIN: 58.8 degrees
June 1-15 MEAN: 67.5 degrees
Highest Temperature: 80 degrees
Lowest Temperature: 55 degrees
Total Rainfall: 3.48"
2014 Precipitation: 19.19"

Temperatures were about average and rainfall near to above average during the first half of June 2014.

Temperature extremes in the High Knob Massif varied from a max of 71 degrees at the summit level to minimums in the lower-middle 40s amid colder mountain valleys.

Rainfall was dominated by hit-miss showers & downpours in booming thunderstorms, with rain totals during June 9-13 making up the bulk of wetness amid this first half of June.

Doppler Rainfall Estimate During June 9-13, 2014

Hand-measured NWS rain gauge point totals are denoted above for the City of Norton Water Plant, Clintwood 1 W, and Nora 4 SSE on Long Ridge of Sandy Ridge, with numbers in brackets denoting the approximate under-estimation of Doppler for these points.

Rainfall extremes during June 9-13 varied from locally less than 1.00" in portions of western Lee 
& Scott counties to more than 4.00" amid parts of central-eastern sections of the High Knob Massif 
( e.g., *Burns-Machine Creek and Big Stony-Little Stony Creek basins of the Clinch River ).

*This included the Robinson Knob community where residents Otis & Nancy Ward reported very heavy rainfall at times during this period ( more than 10.00" of rain since May 1 ).

For more stormy but dramatic scenes reference:

The Stormy Day Of June 11, 2014 ( Training Storms )

Gorgeous Skies Of June 2014 - Birth Of Cumulonimbus


High Knob Massif Webcam
Air Mass Thunderstorm Formation
( June 9, 2014 )

All High Knob Massif Webcam images are original frames of live conditions.  None have been altered in any way.

Click consecutively on frames for motion in picture viewer
 ( Use Keyboard Arrows For Faster Time Lapse Motion )

An interesting aspect of these High Knob Massif Webcam images is the interaction of orographics with convection, which can be seen on many days illustrated this year, and is a primary reason for highlighting this in frames where the viewer can control the motion ( frame by frame or rapid, back & forth speed via holding down arrow keys once 
all frames have loaded into the picture viewer ).

June 9, 2014 at 5:20 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:21 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:22 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:24 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:24 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:25 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:25 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:26 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:26 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:27 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:28 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:29 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:29 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:30 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:30 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:31 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:31 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:32 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:32 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:34 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:34 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:35 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:35 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:36 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:36 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:37 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:37 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:38 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:38 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:39 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:39 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:40 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:40 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:41 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:41 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:42 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:42 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:43 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:43 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:44 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:45 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:45 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:46 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:46 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:47 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:47 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:48 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:49 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:49 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:51 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:53 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:56 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 5:59 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 6:08 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 6:34 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 7:01 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 7:02 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 7:03 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 7:05 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 7:10 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 7:11 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 7:13 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 9, 2014 at 7:17 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department


High Knob Massif Webcam
Severe Thunderstorm Formation
( June 10, 2014 )

This severe thunderstorm was part of a squall line moving northeast across Tennessee and Kentucky with a history of wind damage.  

The most severe portion locally passed between 
the High Knob Massif and Black Mountain, just brushing the High Knob Massif Webcam location at UVA-Wise around 7:40 to 7:50 PM.

This thunderstorm took out electricity, phone, cable services amid locally significant tree damage in portions of northern Wise and northern Dickenson counties.  Some residents were without
services for 2-3+ days.

All High Knob Massif Webcam images are original frames of live conditions.  None have been altered in any way.

Click consecutively on frames for motion in picture viewer
 ( Use Keyboard Arrows For Faster Time Lapse Motion )

June 10, 2014 at 7:05 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:05 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:06 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:08 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:08 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:09 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:11 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:11 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:12 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:13 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:13 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:15 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:15 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:16 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:16 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:17 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:17 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:18 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:18 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

The development of color within an otherwise dark sky is often a warning of a severe thunderstorm, with a shift in cloud directions also observed in association with strong outflow ( gust front ) as 
air streamed around the High Knob Massif.

June 10, 2014 at 7:19 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:20 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:21 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:22 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:23 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:23 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:25 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:25 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:26 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:26 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:34 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:34 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:35 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:36 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:36 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:38 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:38 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:38 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:39 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:39 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:40 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:40 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:41 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:42 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:42 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:42 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:43 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:43 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:44 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:44 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:45 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department

June 10, 2014 at 7:45 PM
Looking Toward The High Knob Massif
University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Courtesy of Computer Science-Mathematics Department