Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pipers Gap, or near Galax, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Galax...
Hillsville...
Fancy Gap...
Cana...
Dugspur...
Gladesboro...
and Woodlawn.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Carroll; Patrick
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: