Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Whitetop to 9 miles northwest of Mountain
City. Movement was 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...
Flatwood...
and Nella.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Ashe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov