Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 5:26PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 526 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Oakville, or near Appomattox, 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...
Appomattox...
Bent Creek...
Oakville...
Appomattox National Historic Park...
Spout Spring...
and Stonewall.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Appomattox
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov