Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Abshers, or near Mc Grady, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Elkin...
Traphill...
Mountain Park...
Mc Grady...
Roaring Gap...
Stone Mountain State Park...
and Abshers.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Surry; Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: