Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 4:36PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 1:36pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bastian, moving northeast 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...
Bland...
Bastian...
Rocky Gap...
Mechanicsburg...
Hicksville...
Kimberling...
and Suiter.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bland; Giles
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA