Virginia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/21/2026 11:30
At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pipers Gap, or near Galax, moving east at 10 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...
Galax...
Hillsville...
Fancy Gap...
Cana...
Dugspur...
Gladesboro...
and Woodlawn.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.