Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 4:48PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 448 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hix, or near Sandstone, moving east at 35 mph.
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...
Lewisburg...
Hinton...
Ronceverte...
Alderson...
Union...
Sandstone...
and Pipestem.
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.
This storm 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southwestern and west central Virginia...and southeastern West
Virginia.
Area Description:
Mercer; Summers; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier; Western Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov