Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:07PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 12:07pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong to severe
thunderstorms over the Allehany Highlands. Movement was east at 30
mph. These storms are expected to weaken, but may still contain
gusty winds and heavy rain as they cross I-81 near Lexington VA.
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...
Lexington...
Buena Vista...
Glasgow...
Goshen...
Collierstown...
Rockbridge Baths...
and Cornwall.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Rockbridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov