Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 2:37PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 11:37am
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 237 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Raines Corner, or near Union, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Union...
Laurel Branch...
Hollywood...
Pickaway...
Wayside...
Moncove Lake State Park...
and Raines Corner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM 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