Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 514 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sparta, moving southeast at 25 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...
Sparta...
Traphill...
Mountain Park...
Roaring Gap...
Stone Mountain State Park...
Abshers...
and Stratford.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southwestern Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 1000 PM EDT for north central and northwestern North
Carolina.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Surry; Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov