Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 2:46PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Red Sulphur Spring, or 10 miles northeast of Peterstown, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Union...
Paint Bank...
Red Sulphur Spring...
Laurel Branch...
Craig Springs...
Pickaway...
and Wayside.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Giles; Craig; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: