Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:51PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 9:51am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Babcock State Park, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Rainelle...
Rupert...
Quinwood...
Bingham...
Duo...
and Anjean.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov