Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Baldwin, or over West Jefferson. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jefferson...
West Jefferson...
Glendale Springs...
Baldwin...
Wagoner...
Othello...
and Mount Jefferson.
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.
Area Description:
Ashe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov