Virginia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 14:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:38PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cedarville, or near Breaks Interstate, moving east at 30 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... Grundy, Haysi, Breaks Interstate, John Flannagan Lake, Big Rock, Stacy, Vansant, and Roseann.
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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Dickenson; Buchanan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV