Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 1:44PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 10:44am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along the Virginia, West Virginia border, and into the
New River Valley, moving east 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Roanoke...
Blacksburg...
Salem...
Christiansburg...
Vinton...
Covington...
and Clifton Forge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with some of these
storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek
a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Giles; Montgomery; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Roanoke; Botetourt; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov