Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Williamsburg, or 8 miles northeast of Rupert, moving east at 15 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...
Rupert...
Quinwood...
Renick...
Falling Spring...
Beartown State Park...
Trout...
and Rorer.
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:
Eastern Greenbrier; Western Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: