Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 26 at 12:17PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 9:17am
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Roaring Gap, or over Traphill, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Galax...
Sparta...
Independence...
Traphill...
Ennice...
Roaring Gap...
and Stone Mountain State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Alleghany; Surry; Wilkes; Grayson; Carroll
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA