Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 3:55PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Valle Crucis, or near Sugar Grove, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Boone...
Sugar Grove...
Foscoe...
Seven Devils...
Rominger...
Valle Crucis...
and Lovill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Watauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov