Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 10:10AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 7:10am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 1009 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gratton, or near Tazewell, moving east at 45 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...
Bluefield...
Tazewell...
Ceres...
Burkes Garden...
Clear Fork...
Gratton...
and Tiptop.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon EDT for
southwestern Virginia...and southeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Tazewell; Bland
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: