Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:04PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:04pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 603 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Reese to 7 miles west of Peoria. Movement
was southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches
per hour.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Boone...
Blowing Rock...
Beech Mountain...
Foscoe...
Sugar Grove...
Blowing Rock In Caldwell County...
and Beech Mountain In Avery County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
These storms 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:
Watauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov