Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 4:07PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 407 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vinton, moving northeast at 30 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...
Roanoke...
Vinton...
Montvale...
Stewartsville...
Chamblissburg...
Blue Ridge...
and Thaxton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central, south central, southwestern and west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Roanoke; Botetourt; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov