Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 4:11PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 411 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Indian Valley, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Indian Valley...
Willis...
Dugspur...
Alum Ridge...
and Mabry Mill.
Instruction:
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:
Carroll; Floyd
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov