Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Union to near Zenith to near Kimballton to near
Thessalia. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Blacksburg...
Pearisburg...
Narrows...
Pembroke...
Union...
Paint Bank...
and Newport.
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:
Giles; Montgomery; Craig; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov