Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:49PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elton, or near Sandstone, moving east 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...
Rainelle...
Rupert...
Sandstone...
Lawn...
Elton...
and Meadow Bluff.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Summers; Western Greenbrier
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: