Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:04PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:04am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking multiple strong
thunderstorms scattered along a line extending from near Hamer to
near Mc Grady. Movement was east at 30 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...
Danville...
Eden...
Reidsville...
Mount Airy...
Elkin...
Fairview...
and Flat Rock.
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.
Area Description:
Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Wilkes; Patrick; Henry; Pittsylvania
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov