Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Burnt Chimney, or near Boones Mill, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Boones Mill...
Moneta...
Chamblissburg...
Burnt Chimney...
Western Smith Mountain Lake...
Northwest Smith Mountain Lake...
and Goodview.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central, south central, southwestern and west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Franklin; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: