Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:39PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Glen Burke to near Lebanon to 9 miles
southwest of Cleveland Va. Movement was east at 30 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...
Richlands...
Tazewell...
Saltville...
Cedar Bluff...
Raven...
Cliffield...
and Broadford.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northwestern North Carolina...southwestern Virginia...and
southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Tazewell; Smyth
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov