Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 10:27PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1027 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Traphill, moving northeast at 10 mph.
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...
Traphill...
Mountain Park...
Roaring Gap...
Stone Mountain State Park...
Abshers...
Glade Valley...
and Benham.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Surry; Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov