Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 11:53PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 8:53pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1153 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Allison Gap, or near Saltville, moving east 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...
Marion...
Saltville...
Chilhowie...
Rural Retreat...
Cedar Bluff...
Ceres...
and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Wythe; Grayson
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov