Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2024 - 1:45pm
Expires:
September 23, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 445 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mullens, or 9 miles southeast of Pineville, moving southeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Princeton...
Athens...
Matoaka...
Camp Creek...
Camp Creek State Park...
Flat Top...
and Kegley.
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:
Mercer
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA