Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 3:53PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Falconerville, or near Amherst, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Amherst...
Naola...
Madison Heights...
Falconerville...
Riverville...
and Elon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Amherst
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov