Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 8:51PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 5:51pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
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
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Buchanan...
Troutville...
Montvale...
Catawba...
and Eagle Rock.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Craig; Roanoke; Botetourt; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov