Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/28/2026 12:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 3:14PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 28, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Trammel, or 10 miles southwest of Davenport, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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... Lebanon, Cleveland Va, Glade Spring, Honaker, St. Paul, Lindell, Emory-Meadowview, Rosedale, and Castlewood.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southwestern Virginia.
Area Description: 
Wise; Russell; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov