Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 3:05PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Cliffield to near Allison Gap to near Abingdon.
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...
Marion...
Tazewell...
Saltville...
Chilhowie...
Rural Retreat...
Ceres...
and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northwestern North Carolina...southwestern Virginia...and
southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Wythe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov