Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 6:09PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2024 - 3:09pm
Expires:
September 23, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Huffman to near Bradshaw to near Abbott to
near Catawba. Movement was southeast at 20 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...
Roanoke...
Salem...
Vinton...
Catawba...
Bent Mountain...
Mc Donalds Mill...
and Hollins.
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:
Montgomery; Craig; Roanoke; Botetourt
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA