Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 11:21AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 8:21am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1121 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Huffman to Bent Mountain to near Oak
Level. Movement was northeast at 40 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...
Roanoke...
Blacksburg...
Salem...
Christiansburg...
Martinsville...
Vinton...
and Bedford.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Giles; Montgomery; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Roanoke; Botetourt; Franklin; Bedford; Henry; Pittsylvania; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov