Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 5:45PM EDT until September 4 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 545 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Alvon, or 7
miles northeast of Alleghany, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Alleghany...
Covington...
Clifton Forge...
Jordan Mines...
Oriskany...
Hot Springs...
and Iron Gate.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS, as well as
deadly cloud to ground lightning. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.
Area Description:
Alleghany, VA; Bath, VA; Botetourt, VA; Craig, VA; Rockbridge, VA; City of Covington, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov