Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 9:54AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 6:54am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 953 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sedalia to near Montvale. Movement was
east at 60 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...
Bedford...
Montvale...
Big Island...
Stewartsville...
Coleman Falls...
Peaks Of Otter Summit...
and Sedalia.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon EDT for
central, south central, southwestern and west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Botetourt; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov