Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:08PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
developing along the Blue Ridge and eastern New River Valley.
Movement was generally southeast at 5 to 10 mph, but some of the
storms were also redeveloping over the same areas which may promote
localized heavy rainfall.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Heavy Rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Poor drainage flooding may occur from heavy rain.
Locations impacted include...
Blacksburg...
Christiansburg...
Boone...
Radford...
Mount Airy...
Pulaski...
and Galax.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with some of these
storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek
a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Patrick
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov