Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 12:48PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 9:48am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1247 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Red Sulphur Spring, or near Peterstown, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Wind gusts may knock over loose objects.
Locations impacted include...
Union...
Red Sulphur Spring...
Laurel Branch...
Wayside...
Lindside...
Raines Corner...
and Zenith.
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:
Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: