Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 9:53AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 6:53am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 953 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Greenbrier State Forest, or over White Sulphur Springs, moving
southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Alleghany...
Covington...
Jordan Mines...
Oriskany...
Potts Creek...
Earlehurst...
and Gala.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Craig; Alleghany; Botetourt
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov