Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 6:20PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Springwood, or near Buchanan, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Buchanan...
Arcadia...
Springwood...
and Lithia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Botetourt
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov