Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 4:47PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Roanoke Mountain, or near Vinton, moving southeast at 15 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...
Roanoke...
Vinton...
Boones Mill...
Burnt Chimney...
Northwest Smith Mountain Lake...
Westlake Corner...
and Wirtz.
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:
Roanoke; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov