Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 6:52PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Roanoke, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Vinton...
Buchanan...
Troutville...
Montvale...
and Lithia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov