Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 12:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Trammel, or 11 miles southwest of Davenport, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lebanon, Cleveland Va, Coeburn, Honaker, St. Paul, Nickelsville, Dungannon, Lindell, Collingwood, and Castlewood.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov