Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Richwood to 6 miles east of
Ansted. Movement was 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...
Quinwood...
Bingham...
Duo...
and Anjean.
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:
Western Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov