Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 12:31PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 9:31am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Reese, or near Sugar Grove, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Boone...
Blowing Rock...
Foscoe...
Sugar Grove...
Deep Gap...
Todd...
and Blowing Rock In Caldwell County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Watauga
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov