Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:31PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Long Spur, or near Bland, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pulaski...
Wytheville...
Bland...
Max Meadows...
Long Spur...
Mechanicsburg...
and Gunton Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Bland; Wythe; Pulaski
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov