Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 2:48PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
White Plains, or near Dobson, moving east at 30 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...
Mount Airy...
Fairview...
Flat Rock...
Dobson...
Pilot Mountain...
Francisco...
and Bottom.
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.
Area Description:
Surry; Stokes; Patrick
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: