Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Long Spur, or near Max Meadows, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Radford...
Pulaski...
Dublin...
Indian Valley...
Max Meadows...
Allisonia...
and Claytor Dam.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southwestern and west central Virginia...and southeastern West
Virginia.
Area Description:
Bland; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Floyd
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: