Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 1 at 1:13PM EDT until April 1 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 10:13am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
SVRRNK
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Giles County in southwestern Virginia...
Central Craig County in southwestern Virginia...
Central Monroe County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 215 PM EDT.
* At 113 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Zenith, or 7
miles south of Union, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Paint Bank...
Sweet Springs...
Laurel Branch...
Craig Springs...
Waiteville...
Raines Corner...
and Maggie.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds, as well as
deadly cloud to ground lightning. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.
Area Description:
Craig, VA; Giles, VA; Monroe, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: