Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 10:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 1:57PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 157 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wise. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Norton, Wise, and Coeburn.
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.
Area Description: 
Wise
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov