Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 4:50PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Blacksburg, moving east at 30 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...
Blacksburg...
Christiansburg...
Shawsville...
Glenvar...
Prices Fork...
Mc Donalds Mill...
and Elliston-Lafayette.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Montgomery; Roanoke
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov