Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:35PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Indian Valley, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Hillsville...
Indian Valley...
Willis...
Dugspur...
Sylvatus...
Alum Ridge...
and Copper Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Pulaski; Carroll; Floyd
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov