Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:32AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 5:32am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 832 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles northwest of Snowshoe to near
Powellton. Movement was east at 45 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...
Rainelle...
Rupert...
Quinwood...
Bingham...
Trout...
Leonard...
and Duo.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov