Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 8:21PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 5:21pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 820 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Spring Mills, or 7 miles southeast of Rustburg,
moving southeast at 30 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...
Rustburg...
Spring Mills...
and Mike.
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.
Area Description:
Campbell
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA