Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 5:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ellison, or near Pipestem, moving south at 15 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...
Pipestem...
Ellison...
Pipestem Resort State Park...
Flat Top...
and Dunns.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mercer; Summers
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov