Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 2:53PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 252 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Darby to Elkville. Movement was east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Darby...
and Elkville.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov