Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 3:38PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 12:38pm
Expires:
September 25, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 338 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Jumping Branch to near Camp Creek.
Movement was northeast at 25 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...
Hinton...
Pipestem...
Camp Creek...
Sandstone...
Buck...
Jumping Branch...
and Pipestem Resort State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mercer; Summers
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA