Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Burnt Chimney, or near Boones Mill, moving east at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail and winds up to 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Moneta...
Chamblissburg...
Burnt Chimney...
Northwest Smith Mountain Lake...
Goodview...
Westlake Corner...
and Wirtz.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Franklin; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: