Special Weather Statement Virginia | Effective 04/01/2026 17:51
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near<br />
Hollins, or near Catawba, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br />
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is<br />
possible.
Locations impacted include...<br />
Roanoke...<br />
Salem...<br />
Buchanan...<br />
Troutville...<br />