Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 1 at 6:03PM EDT until April 1 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 602 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Troutville,
moving northeast at 20 mph. Other strong storms were located near
Sedalia.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bedford...
Buchanan...
Glasgow...
Troutville...
Big Island...
Montvale...
and Snowden.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. For your
safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Stay away from windows.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.
Area Description:
Bedford, VA; Botetourt, VA; Rockbridge, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: