Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 445 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mc Grady, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Sparta...
Laurel Springs...
Traphill...
Glendale Springs...
Wilbar...
Mc Grady...
and Roaring Gap.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Ashe; Alleghany; Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov