Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Adwolf, or near Marion, moving southeast at 25 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...
Marion...
Chilhowie...
Rural Retreat...
Ceres...
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area...
Speedwell...
and Sugar Grove.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Smyth; Bland; Wythe; Grayson
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: