Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 603 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Stewartsville, moving east at 45 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...
Roanoke...
Vinton...
Bedford...
Stewartsville...
Montvale...
Hollins...
and Goodview.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central, south central, southwestern and west central Virginia...and
southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Roanoke; Botetourt; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov