Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chilhowie, moving southeast at 25 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...
Marion...
Chilhowie...
Sugar Grove...
Troutdale...
Adwolf...
Thomas Bridge...
and Mount Rogers Summit.
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 this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Smyth; Grayson
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov