Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 7:12PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Crockett, or near Rural Retreat, moving southeast at 25 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...
Rural Retreat...
Speedwell...
Cripple Creek...
Crockett...
Elk Creek...
Favonia...
and Spring Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wythe; Grayson
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov