Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 11:22PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 8:22pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1122 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Covington to near Hollywood. These storms
were nearly stationary.
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...
Alleghany...
Covington...
Hollywood...
Roaring Mountain Summit...
Glace...
Greenbrier State Forest...
and Moncove Lake State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov