Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 8:55AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:55am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 855 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Union, moving southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Union...
Laurel Branch...
Hollywood...
Pickaway...
Wayside...
Raines Corner...
and Zenith.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon EDT for
southwestern and west central Virginia...and southeastern West
Virginia.
Area Description:
Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov