Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 20:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 11:18PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 16, 2026 - 8:18pm
Expires: 
August 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Trammel, or near Davenport, moving southeast at 40 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... Lebanon, Cleveland Va, Honaker, Lindell, Dye, and Rosedale.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Russell; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov