Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wagoner, or over Glendale Springs, moving northeast at 25 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...
Sparta...
Jefferson...
West Jefferson...
Mouth Of Wilson...
Glendale Springs...
Mc Grady...
and Laurel Springs.
Instruction:
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:
Ashe; Alleghany; Wilkes; Grayson
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: