Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 314 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mountain Park, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Airy...
Fairview...
Flat Rock...
Dobson...
Bottom...
Mountain Park...
and Level Cross.
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:
Surry
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov