Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:50PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mountain City, moving southeast at 15 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...
Ashland...
Todd...
Trout...
Reese...
Meat Camp...
Silverstone...
and Baldwin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northwestern North Carolina...and southwestern Virginia.
Area Description:
Ashe; Watauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov