Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:03PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Traphill, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Traphill...
Ennice...
Roaring Gap...
Stone Mountain State Park...
Abshers...
Glade Valley...
and Barrett.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southwestern Virginia.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Surry; Wilkes
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: