Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Spanishburg, or near Camp Creek, moving northeast 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...
Princeton...
Athens...
Matoaka...
Pipestem...
Camp Creek...
Camp Creek State Park...
and Flat Top.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mercer; Summers
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov