Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 6:23PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 3:23pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 623 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
New Castle, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Castle...
Oriskany...
and Fincastle.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Craig; Botetourt
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: