Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:20PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Eggleston to near White Gate. Movement was
south 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...
Blacksburg...
Pulaski...
Dublin...
Pembroke...
Mountain Lake...
Newport...
and Poplar Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Giles; Pulaski; Montgomery
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov