Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 8:26PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 825 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ellison, or over Pipestem, moving north at 10 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hinton...
Pipestem...
Ellison...
Buck...
Bluestone State Park...
Jumping Branch...
and Pipestem Resort State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Summers
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: