Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 15:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Raven to 8 miles southwest of Cleveland Va. Movement was east at 25 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Lebanon, Glade Spring, Lindell, Emory-Meadowview, Hansonville, Rosedale, and Castlewood.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Russell; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN