Special Weather Statement 09/25/2024 00:17 for Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 3:17AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 25, 2024 - 12:17am
Expires: 
September 25, 2024 - 12:45am
Description: 
At 317 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wise, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Clintwood, Haysi, Davenport, Breaks Interstate, John Flannagan Lake, Clinchco, Nora, and McClure.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Dickenson; Buchanan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV