Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 8:28PM EDT until August 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 828 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Dugspur to 9 miles north of Mountain City, moving
southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Galax...
Hillsville...
Chilhowie...
Independence...
Fries...
Lansing...
and Mouth Of Wilson.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for DAMAGING WINDS. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
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.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.
Area Description:
Alleghany, NC; Ashe, NC; Carroll, VA; Grayson, VA; Pulaski, VA; Smyth, VA; Wythe, VA; City of Galax, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov