Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:36PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 336 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Collierstown, 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...
Collierstown...
and Natural Bridge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rockbridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov