Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 11:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:34PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chilhowie, moving southeast at 15 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... Chilhowie... Mount Rogers Summit... and Adwolf.
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: 
Smyth
Forcast Office: 
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov