Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 6:16PM EDT until May 27 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
SVRRNK
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
The City of Covington in west central Virginia...
Central Alleghany County in west central Virginia...
The City of Buena Vista in west central Virginia...
Northeastern Craig County in southwestern Virginia...
Southwestern Rockbridge County in west central Virginia...
Northwestern Bedford County in south central Virginia...
Botetourt County in west central Virginia...
Northwestern Amherst County in central Virginia...
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 616 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Covington,
moving east at 40 mph.
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...
Lexington...
Buena Vista...
Covington...
Clifton Forge...
Buchanan...
Glasgow...
and Big Island.
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:
Alleghany, VA; Amherst, VA; Bedford, VA; Botetourt, VA; Craig, VA; Rockbridge, VA; City of Buena Vista, VA; City of Covington, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: