Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:46PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Boones Mill, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Roanoke...
Vinton...
Boones Mill...
Wirtz...
Roanoke Mountain...
Burnt Chimney...
and Cave Spring.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Roanoke; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: