Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 2:56PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 256 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Carloover, or near Clifton Forge, moving southeast at 20 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...
Clifton Forge...
Iron Gate...
Douthat State Park...
Low Moor...
Ingalls Field...
Carloover...
and Natural Well.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Bath
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov